Job Summary
We are hiring a Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial operations of a diversified financial services group with interests in microfinance fintech credit lending agency banking and asset management across Nigeria and Gambia. The CFO will oversee financial strategy compliance system integration and performance across all regulated entities ensuring operational efficiency regulatory alignment and effective capital management.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Oversight:
Establish a centralized financial management structure across all entities.
Lead the implementation of a Financial Accounting System (FAS) for consolidated reporting.
Ensure compliance with CBN SEC and other regulatory standards.
Set up and manage centralized treasury operations for liquidity and investment oversight.
Planning Budgeting & Performance:
Develop integrated budgeting and forecasting processes.
Oversee cost control and financial reporting across business units.
Drive monthly and quarterly performance reviews using financial KPIs.
System Implementation & Integration:
Oversee selection and deployment of scalable accounting and core banking systems.
Ensure integration with existing fintech infrastructure and core operations.
Automate ledger reconciliation compliance reporting and credit tracking processes.
Treasury & Investment Management:
Manage cash flow fund allocation and short-term investment strategies.
Ensure investment activities comply with regulatory limits and internal risk guidelines.
Governance & Risk
Implement corporate governance and financial controls across all entities.
Oversee fraud prevention credit risk management and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Lending Microfinance & Asset Management:
Support automation in loan origination disbursement and repayment tracking.
Oversee portfolio monitoring and credit risk profiling systems for lending and asset management.
Team Management & Training:
Oversee finance team capability building across entities.
Lead system adoption and change management initiatives.
Group Chief Financial Officer
