Chief Financial Officer at Electronic Payplus Limited

Electronic Payplus Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, having its registered address at KM-34 Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lakowe, Ibeju Lekki.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Ibeju Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a key strategic partner to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors, providing leadership and direction for all financial aspects of the organization.
• The role is responsiblefor driving financial performance, ensuring robust financial controls, supporting business growth, and sustaining long-term organizational stability.
• The CFO will oversee financial planning, budgeting, accounting, reporting, treasury, taxation, and compliance, while providing strategic insights and riskmanagement guidance to support informed decision-making andorganizational efficiency.

Responsibilties
Strategic Leadership:

• Provide strategic financial leadership and contribute to the overall business strategy and growth objectives.
• Partner with executive management to identify business opportunities, assess financial risks, and drive sustainable profitability.
• Support long-term financial forecasting, capital structure optimization, and investment strategy.

Financial Management & Reporting:

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with IFRS and other applicable standards.
• Ensure effective internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance frameworks are in place and maintained.
• Manage the budgeting and forecasting process, including variance analysis and performance reporting.
• Present financial performance reports and recommendations to the CEO, Board, and relevan committees.

Treasury & Risk Management:

• Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimization, and liquidity planning.
• Develop and implement strategies for managing financial risks, including foreign exchange, credit, and market exposure.
• Maintain effective relationships with financial institutions, investors, auditors, and regulatory authorities.

Corporate Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, tax obligations, and corporate governance principles.
• Supervise internal and external audit processes, ensuring accountability and transparency.
• Provide leadership in developing and maintaining a culture of financial integrity and ethical practice across the organization

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance team to achieve high performance and professional growth.
• Foster collaboration across departments to ensure alignment between financial goals and business operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• A Master’s Degree in finance, Business Administration, or related field is an advantage
• A fellow /Associate member ofa professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CFA, CISA or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 12 - 15 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a CFO capacity
• Strong knowledge ofregulatory compliance.
• Excellent written, communication, and negotiation skills.
• High ethical standards, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Key Skills and competencies:

• Proven ability to multitask while paying strict attention to detail.
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• A team player.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• An understanding of the latest trends and their role within the business environment.
• Professional approach to costs and deadlines
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making ability.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while paying strict attention to details.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@epayplusng.com using “Chief Financial Officer” as the subject of the email.

Note: Candidates around Ibeju-Lekki and environs are encouraged to apply.