Chief Financial Officer Remote (anywhere in Nigeria)

The organisation is a leading pan-African financial services institution with a strong presence across key African markets and an expanding international footprint. The Group provides a broad range of banking and financial services, with a focus on innovation, digital transformation and financial inclusion.

Committed to driving sustainable economic growth the institution combines local market expertise with international best practice, maintaining a strong emphasis on operational excellence, corporate governance and providing customer centric solutions.

The institution is currently seeking an experienced banking finance executive to serve as Chief Financial Officer of its Nigerian banking business

Reports to: Deputy Managing Director

The Chief Financial Officer will lead financial control and reporting, strengthen financial governance and drive improvements across the finance function, while providing strategic insight to support business decisions and growth.

Financial Control and Reporting

• Lead financial control, month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements, management reports and regulatory returns.
• Oversee group consolidation and reporting across African subsidiaries.
• Resolve complex accounting matters and maintain high reporting standards.
• Improve the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting processes.

Regulatory Compliance and Financial Governance

• Ensure compliance with banking accounting standards and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Manage external audit, tax and key regulatory reporting relationships.
• Strengthen financial controls and resolve identified weaknesses promptly.
• Maintain strong financial governance, integrity and accountability.

Finance Transformation and Operational Efficiency

• Drive improvements in finance systems, reporting processes and data quality.
• Enhance the efficiency of financial close and consolidation processes.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and operational performance.
• Support the implementation of finance transformation initiatives.

Strategic Financial Leadership and Talent Development

• Provide strategic financial insight and constructive challenge to support executive and Board-level decisions.
• Lead, influence and develop high-performing finance teams across key functions, with accountability for consistent financial reporting and controls.
• Strengthen succession planning and finance leadership capability.
• Promote accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years' experience in finance, including six years in banking or financial services and three years leading financial control, reporting or a comparable finance function.
• Experience within a leading bank or major professional services firm with substantial banking exposure.
• Nigerian regulatory reporting experience required; multi-country consolidation experience strongly preferred.
• A good first degree and a recognised professional accountancy qualification (ICAN, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) are required.
• A CFA qualification or relevant master's degree is advantageous.
• Current membership of a recognised accountancy body and strong knowledge of banking reporting requirements.

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Skills, Capabilities & Personal attributes

• Strong expertise in financial control, statutory reporting and group consolidation.
• Sound knowledge of banking accounting standards, regulatory and capital reporting.
• Excellent analytical judgement and ability to resolve complex financial matters.
• Credibility and confidence engaging senior executives, Board stakeholders, auditors and regulators.
• Strong communication skills with executives, auditors and regulators.
• Proven ability to lead finance teams and develop future leadership talent.
• High professional integrity, independence and attention to detail.
• Ability to drive finance transformation and improve reporting efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive executive remuneration and benefits package, commensurate with experience and the seniority of the appointment.