Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to lead the Finance function.
The successful candidate will provide strategic financial leadership, oversee financial operations, ensure regulatory compliance, strengthen internal controls, and drive financial performance.
The role requires extensive leadership experience within a Microfinance Bank, Fintech, Digital Lending, or other regulated financial institution.
Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement the company’s financial strategy to support business growth and profitability.
Lead the Finance team, providing strong leadership, mentoring, and performance management to ensure a high-performing function.
Oversee budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and management reporting.
Review and approve financial transactions, payment requests, journals, and other finance-related approvals in line with the company’s approval matrix.
Ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts, wallets, payment channels, general ledger accounts, and loan portfolios, resolving outstanding exceptions promptly.
Oversee treasury operations, liquidity management, cash flow, and capital planning.
Ensure accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS, CBN regulations, and other statutory requirements.
Strengthen internal controls, financial governance, and risk management frameworks to safeguard company assets.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, tax, audit, and statutory reporting requirements.
Partner with Executive Management to support lending operations, business expansion, profitability, and strategic decision-making.
Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, auditors, financial institutions, and other key stakeholders.
Drive process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency across the Finance function.
Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
ACA / FCA (ICAN) or ACCA / FCCA is mandatory.
Certified Microfinance Banker (CIBN) certification is an added advantage.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive Finance experience, with at least 6 years in a senior leadership role within a Microfinance Bank, Digital Lending Company, Fintech, Commercial Bank, or other regulated financial institution.
Strong experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, treasury management, financial approvals, loan portfolio accounting, budgeting, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and audit management.
Proven leadership experience managing Finance teams and driving operational excellence in a fast-paced lending environment.
Strong knowledge of IFRS, CBN regulations, financial controls, and lending operations.
Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.