Chief Financial Officer at Protege Professionals

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
9 days ago

Additional Details

Job ID
146533
Job Views
28

Job Description






Job Summary




  • The CFO will be responsible to build scalable financial systems, ensure compliance, and turn data into decisions in driving financial strategy, ensuring fiscal health, and supporting sustainable business growth.

  • This position requires strong financial leadership to oversee budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and compliance while optimizing financial performance in the leasing industry.



Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting:




  • Building scalable accounting processes, managing accounts receivable/payable, and overseeing payroll.

  • Oversee preparation and consolidation of financial statements (in line with IFRS & local GAAP).

  • Ensure timely reporting to management, regulators, and investors.

  • Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity management across subsidiaries.



Funding & Capital Management:




  • Leading fundraising efforts, negotiating terms with investors (VCs), and managing equity dilution.

  • Structure funding models for projects and working capital requirements.

  • Assess M&A opportunities, partnerships, and capital raising strategies.



Taxation & Compliance:




  • Ensure compliance with all tax regulations and optimize tax efficiency.

  • Oversee internal controls, risk management frameworks, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

  • Coordinate statutory audits and liaise with external auditors.



Strategic Leadership:




  • Producing regular, transparent financial reports and presenting to the Board of Directors.

  • Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with group objectives.

  • Advise the CEO and Board on financial performance, risk management, and investment opportunities.

  • Lead group-level financial planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis.



Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):




  • Creating and updating financial models, budgeting, forecasting, and tracking key business metrics.



Team Leadership & Development:




  • Lead, mentor, and build capacity within the finance team across subsidiaries.

  • Implement performance management frameworks for finance staff.

  • Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and excellence.



KPIs

Financial Strategy & Reporting:




  • Accuracy and timeliness of group financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual).

  • Implementation of financial strategies approved by the Board.



Tax & Compliance:




  • Zero penalties or fines from tax/regulatory authorities.

  • Timely completion of annual audits (within statutory deadlines).

  • Percentage reduction in tax liabilities through efficient structuring.



Access to Finance & Capital Management:




  • Amount of funding raised (equity, debt, grants) within the year.

  • Cost of capital compared to industry benchmarks.

  • Cash flow coverage ratio maintained above required thresholds.



Operational Efficiency:




  • Reduction in financial leakages or inefficiencies (measured annually).

  • Implementation of group-wide ERP or financial management systems.

  • Working capital cycle improvements (receivables, payables, inventory).



Leadership & Team Development:




  • Staff retention rate in the finance team.

  • Percentage of finance staff achieving professional certifications.

  • Employee satisfaction score within the finance department.



Qualifications




  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics (Master’s / MBA preferred).

  • Professional certifications: ICAN, ACCA, CFA, or CPA required.

  • 12+ years’ progressive experience in finance leadership, with at least 5 years as CFO/Finance Director in a group or conglomerate structure.

  • Strong knowledge of taxation, audit processes, IFRS, and financial compliance.

  • Proven track record of raising capital and managing banking/investor relations.

  • Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.



Key Skills:




  • Financial strategy & risk management.

  • Taxation, audit, and compliance expertise.

  • Capital raising & investor relations.

  • Analytical and problem-solving ability.

  • Leadership, communication, and negotiation.



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