Chief Financial Officer at an Undisclosed Group via Santus Consulting – Abuja

A multi-sector group of companies is recruiting a full-time Chief Financial Officer through Santus Consulting, based in central Abuja. The executive will establish and oversee financial governance, group reporting, capital management and internal controls across businesses operating in agriculture, energy, technology, mining, real estate and finance.

Financial leadership and governance

• Oversee accurate financial records, consolidated IFRS reporting, taxation, audit, valuations and disclosures across the group.
• Certify financial representations to auditors, regulators and lenders and establish accountability frameworks.
• Maintain reliable finance systems, policies, payment controls and independent verification procedures.
• Manage liquidity, weekly cash reporting and a rolling thirteen-week cash forecast.
• Lead and develop the finance department and subsidiary financial reporting standards.

Capital, investment and stakeholder responsibilities

• Develop group financing strategy and manage relationships with banks, development finance institutions and other investors.
• Structure funding, oversee covenants and support financing decisions with reliable evidence.
• Participate in the investment committee, reviewing valuations, investment models, capital plans and returns.
• Monitor capital allocation, portfolio performance, liquidity and financial risk.
• Work with regulators, tax authorities, auditors and financial stakeholders, offering independent financial judgement.

Requirements

• Current ICAN or ANAN membership in good standing and registration with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria.
• Experience with complex multi-entity IFRS consolidation, deferred tax, leases and financial instruments.
• Track record of building audit-ready finance functions or resolving qualified audit findings.
• Demonstrable external capital raising and lender covenant management experience.
• Strong Nigerian tax knowledge, including transfer pricing and electronic invoicing.
• Investment committee, capital allocation, treasury and currency-risk management experience.

Remuneration

Gross remuneration of ₦1,500,000–₦2,500,000, with a 90-day probationary period.