Corporate Finance Specialist at Dangote Industries Limited

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Corporate Finance Specialist

Location: DIL HQ, Lagos

Job Summary

• We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Corporate Finance Specialist to support strategic financial activities across funding, capital structure management, M&A execution, and financial advisory initiatives.
• This role will also ensure compliance with debt covenants and support ongoing relationships with financial institutions and stakeholders.
• The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, financial modeling expertise, and experience in corporate transactions and funding strategies. 

Job Responsibilities
Funding & Capital Structure:

• Assist in the evaluation, structuring, and execution of debt and equity financing transactions. 
• Support the development of capital structure strategies to optimize cost of capital and maintain financial flexibility. 
• Prepare financial models and sensitivity analyses to support funding decisions and scenario planning. 
• Maintain relationships with banks, rating agencies, and financial institutions. 

Financial Advisory & Strategic Projects:

• Provide financial analysis and decision support to senior management on investment proposals, business cases, and capital allocation. 
• Conduct valuation analyses (DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions) for strategic initiatives. 
• Prepare materials for internal investment committees, board meetings, and executive briefings. 
• Support cross-functional teams in business planning, scenario modeling, and financial forecasting.

Mergers & Acquisitions:

• Support the identification, evaluation, and execution of M&A opportunities and strategic partnerships. 
• Conduct due diligence, financial modeling, and integration planning for potential acquisitions or divestitures. 
• Coordinate with external advisors, legal, and internal stakeholders throughout transaction processes. 

Covenant Compliance & Reporting:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with financial covenants related to existing debt facilities. 
• Prepare covenant calculations and related reporting for internal and external stakeholders. 
• Support treasury and accounting teams during audits, lender reviews, and financial closings. 
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and internal controls related to financing agreements. 

Education and Work Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CFA a plus. 
• 5 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, transaction services, or similar environment. 

Skills & Experience:

• First degree in any discipline plus an MBA or relevant professional certification such as ICAN, CFA or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 5 years experience.

Functional Competencies:

• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills. 
• Solid understanding of capital markets, debt/equity instruments, and financial structuring. 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to work with senior stakeholders. 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial databases (e.g., Capital IQ, Bloomberg). 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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