Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Welcome2Africa

JOB TITLE: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

JOB LOCATION: Abuja (FCT)

JOB DETAILS:

• The Chief Financial Officer will play a critical role in steering the financial and strategic direction of W2A.
• This senior leadership position is responsible for establishing and overseeing the finance department, ensuring the organization’s financial health, and leading business development efforts.
• The ideal candidate should have 7 – 10 years of progressive experience in finance, with a strong background in financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning, preferably with experience in investment banking and CFO roles.
• Familiarity with accounting software, especially Zoho Books, is essential.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Develop, implement, and oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, risk management, and reporting.
• Provide expert counsel on financial strategy to the executive team, aligning both short-term and long-term goals with organizational objectives.
• Oversee financial risk management, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Business Development and Growth:

• Lead commercial insight efforts, identifying growth opportunities to exceed business plan targets and drive profitability.
• Design and implement financial strategies that support the organization’s expansion and business development goals.
• Spearhead initiatives to identify new revenue streams and enhance financial performance.

Financial Analysis and Planning:

• Conduct detailed financial analysis and build advanced financial models to inform decision-making and improve financial outcomes.
• Generate and present reports with key financial metrics, variance analysis, and actionable insights for management.
• Continuously monitor market conditions and make recommendations to optimize pricing strategies and overall financial performance.

Establishment of Policies and Procedures:

• Develop and enforce robust financial policies and procedures to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with international financial standards.

Strategic Decision Support:

• Lead market research, data mining, and business intelligence activities to support strategic decision-making across the organization.
• Provide actionable insights into operational efficiencies and profitability optimization based on financial forecasts and market trends.

Building and Leading the Finance Department:

• Oversee the creation of a high-performing finance department, managing recruitment, training, and leadership development.
• Foster a collaborative team environment that promotes excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Fundraising and Revenue Generation:

• Lead efforts in securing fundraising and investment opportunities to drive revenue growth.
• Provide data-driven recommendations for investment opportunities and present findings to senior management.

Job Requirements
Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• 7 – 10 years of progressive experience in finance, with a strong focus on financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Experience ininvestment banking, financial analysis, and financial forecasting is essential.
• Proven leadership experience, ideally as aCFOor in a senior financial management role.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in accounting software such as Zoho Books (required), and other financial tools like QuickBooks, Tableau, Power BI, and advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Attributes:

• Exceptional leadership and decision-making abilities, with a strong focus on deadlines and priorities.
• Strategic mindset with resourcefulness and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to lead diverse teams.
• Impeccable attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest level of professionalism.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: N300,000 – N500,000 Monthly.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive Health Management Organization (HMO) coverage.
• 13th-month salary as an additional incentive.
• Career growth and leadership opportunities in a dynamic and rapidly growing organization.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the ongoing Welcome2Africa job opening, visit the job APPLICATION PORTAL to submit your application!