Chief Financial Officer - Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Inuka Partners

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute the company's financial strategy.
  • Advise the CEO and executive team on strategic financial decisions.Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
  • Oversee accounting, financial reporting, tax, treasury, and risk management.
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.Implement financial systems, controls, and procedures.
  • Manage capital structure and allocation.
  • Support expansion plans, including M&A and strategic partnerships.
  • Lead fundraising efforts (equity and debt financing).
  • Maintain relationships with investors, banks, and financial institutions.
  • Build and lead a high-performing finance team.
  • Provide financial insights for strategic decisions.
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activities.
  • Advise on long-term planning, new programs, and regulatory impacts.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Proven experience in a high-growth startup environment is strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices.
  • Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
  • Proficient in using MS Office and financial management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.).
  • Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong problem-solving and creative skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
  • High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

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Locations

Singapore
Nairobi, Kenya
Cape Town, South Africa
Mumbai, India