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.
Key Responsibilities- 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.