Senior Finance Officer at GIG Mobility

GIG Mobility, formerly known as God is Good Motors (GIGM), is a Nigerian transportation and logistics company that has evolved from a traditional bus service to a technology-driven platform.Founded in 1998 by Edwin and Stella Ajaere, it initially focused on intercity bus travel within Nigeria.In 2010, under the leadership of their son, Chidi Ajaere, the company underwent a significant transformation, rebranding as GIG Mobility and integrating technology to enhance its operations and expand its services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Finance Officer

Location: Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and plans aligned with the organization's goals, objectives, and vision.
• Provide leadership and direction to the finance team, including financial managers, analysts, and accountants, to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and risk management.
• Manage the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads and senior management to develop and review budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Monitor financial performance against budget, forecast, and key performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing variances and trends and providing insights and recommendations to improve financial results.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, reports, and disclosures in accordance with accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Coordinate and liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with financial reporting and tax obligations.
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard assets, mitigate risks, and ensure integrity and accuracy in financial reporting and operations.
• Assess and manage financial risks, including currency exchange risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, and market risk, and implement strategies to mitigate and manage these risks effectively.
• Lead financial analysis and modeling initiatives to support strategic decision-making, investment evaluation, and business planning processes.
• Evaluate and optimize capital structure, financing options, and investment opportunities to maximize shareholder value and support growth initiatives.
• Provide financial insights and guidance to senior management and the board of directors, presenting financial performance, forecasts, and recommendations at meetings and presentations.
• Lead mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities, including due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and integration efforts, to support strategic growth and expansion initiatives.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market developments, and regulatory changes affecting the organization's financial operations and performance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement within the finance department, promoting teamwork, professional development, and excellence in performance.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field; master's degree in business administration (MBA) or finance is preferred.
• Professional certification, such as ACCA,ICAN,CFA is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in finance leadership roles, with a track record of success in financial management, strategic planning, and business performance improvement.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@thegiggroupng.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.