Group Chief Financial Officer

About the Role

Don Quester Consulting Limited, a premier human capital development and management consulting organization, is seeking an experienced and visionary Group Chief Financial Officer to drive our financial strategy and corporate performance.

• Develop and execute the Group financial strategy, capital structure, funding plans, and long-term financial targets.
• Advise the CEO and Board on strategic decisions, mergers, acquisitions, and new business investments.
• Oversee Group-wide budgeting, financial forecasting, and the establishment of robust performance dashboards.
• Manage financial reporting, consolidation, and adherence to IFRS and Nigerian regulatory standards.
• Lead cash flow, liquidity, working capital, foreign exchange exposure, and treasury operations.
• Drive debt and equity fundraising initiatives while managing strong lender relationships and compliance covenants.
• Ensure comprehensive tax compliance, statutory filings, and effective mitigation of tax exposures.
• Implement stringent financial controls, approval limits, and advanced fraud-prevention frameworks.
• Collaborate with Managing Directors to optimize profitability, cost structures, and cash conversion cycles.
• Lead the modernization of the finance function through ERP implementation, process automation, and team capability building.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Mandatory professional accounting certification such as ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, CPA, or CIMA (CFA is an added advantage).
• Master's degree in Finance or Business Administration is highly desirable.
• 15 to 20 years of progressive finance experience with at least 5 to 8 years in a senior executive role like CFO or Group Financial Controller.
• Deep expertise in multi-entity financial consolidation, treasury management, and IFRS compliance within the Nigerian market.

• Competitive executive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities to shape corporate strategy and lead digital transformation at an executive level.
• Professional development support and leadership exposure.

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