Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Fast-Growing Finance & Investment Company - Kaplo Africa

Kaplo Africa - Our client, a fast-growing Finance & Investment company in Lekki, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly experienced, passionate, and exceptionally responsible Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, strengthen governance, and drive long-term growth.
• This is a senior leadership role for a proven finance executive with global exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to support business expansion and investment decisions.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, and overall financial performance.
• Strengthen financial controls, risk management systems, policies, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead financial planning, capital allocation, and treasury operations.
• Drive investor relations, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage, mentor and scale the finance team for operational excellence.
• Deliver timely, accurate financial reports and executive insights to the CEO and Board.
• Support M&A, partnerships, and new market entry initiatives.

Requirements
Education:

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA, MSc Finance, or equivalent) from a reputable institution.
• Executive education or specialised finance leadership programs are an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of progressive finance leadership experience — ideally in investment management, private equity, capital markets, or financial services.
• International Exposure: Proven international travel or work/study experience outside Africa.
• Technical Skills: Deep expertise in corporate finance, investment analysis, treasury, tax, compliance, and enterprise risk management.
• Leadership: Strong track record of building high-performing teams, stakeholder management, and executive-level communication.
• Certifications: Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CFA, ICAN, CPA (or equivalent) strongly preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration: N2,000,000 – N3,000,000 Monthly 
• Performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.
• A strategic leadership role with significant influence on company growth and investment strategy.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-growth environment and represent the firm to global partners.

Application Closing Date
25th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: kaploafrica@gmail.com using “CFO – Finance & Investment (Lekki)” as the subject of the email.

Note: Only candidates who meet all the stated requirements will be contacted.