CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER

Lextorah LDS

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Lagos, ng on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

We are a pioneer and one of the largest financial institutions in East Africa with network of branches spread across the country, offering a full range of insurance products and services. The company is seeking to recruit focused, results-oriented and suitably qualified professionals to fill this vacant position

Will be responsible for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the company, including the development of a financial and operational strategy.

S/he is responsible for designing the metrics that help in the implementation of the financial strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve the company assets and report accurate financial results.

Lead the development of the Company's revenue and expenditure budgets

Monitor and direct the implementation of company’s expenditure budgets

Monitor the company's cash flow and ensure the company is sufficiently liquid to finance its operations

Advise the company's senior management on the optimal current / fixed asset ratio in line with the regulatory environment

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, with Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or ACCA plus 10 years of progressively responsible experience in a major company or division of a large corporation, and at least 3 years' experience at a senior management level possession of a Masters Degree is an added advantage

Proven skills in managing change, achieving results, ensuring quality and building terms and capacity

Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access and accounting packages

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent leadership, negotiation, relational, planning and organization skills


About this role

Summary

Oversee financial, risk, and operational strategies; manage budgets, cash flow, and reporting.

Job title

Chief Finance Officer

Experience level

10+ years

Industry

finance

Location requirements

Lagos, Nigeria; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CPAACCAfinancial managementbudgetingcash flowMicrosoft ExcelPowerPointAccess

Preferred skills

Masters Degreechange managementleadershipnegotiationcommunication

Specializations

financial managementrisk managementbudgetingcash flowfinancial strategy
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lagos, Nigeria

On-site City