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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
About this role
The role is for a Chief Financial Officer at Protégé Management, based in Abuja. The CFO will build scalable financial systems, ensure compliance, manage budgeting, forecasting, risk, and capital, and provide strategic financial leadership to support growth. The position reports to the CEO and Board of Directors and focuses on financial planning, reporting, tax, and investor relations within a group/conglomerate structure. The employer operates as a premier boutique executive search and human resource advisory service.
What you would do
- Lead financial management and reporting across the group, including accounts receivable/payable and payroll.
- Oversee preparation and consolidation of financial statements in line with NRS and local GAAP; ensure timely internal and external reporting.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity across subsidiaries.
- Lead fundraising activities and negotiate terms with investors; structure funding models.
- Assess M&A opportunities and capital raising strategies; manage investor relations.
- Ensure tax compliance and optimise tax efficiency; oversee internal controls and risk management.
- Coordinate statutory audits and liaise with external auditors.
- Provide strategic financial insights and present regular reports to the Board.
- Lead group-level financial planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
- Develop and manage FP&A processes and key financial metrics.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics (Master’s/MBA preferred).
- Professional certifications: ICAN, ACCA, CFA, or CPA.
- 12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including at least 5 years as CFO/Finance Director in a group or conglomerate.
- Strong knowledge of taxation, audit processes, IFRS, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven track record in raising capital and managing banking/investor relations.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
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