Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Havana Group

Havana Group has a number of companies under its porfolio. You will enjoy working with us if you're a talented young, vibrant, energetic, creativeand ambitious individual who wants to work with a team of other champions, in an environment that sponsors growth and development. If you're not intimidated with greatness, you're welcome to join our team.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Enugu 
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Operations:

• Own end-to-end financial management including accounting, audits, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure strict compliance with Nigerian tax laws, FIRS regulations, CAMA requirements, and all relevant statutory obligations.
• Design and maintain robust internal controls, financial policies, and risk management frameworks.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, delivering timely and accurate management accounts.
• Oversee payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and treasury functions with precision and accountability.

Investor Scouting & Capital Raising:

• Proactively identify, qualify, and build relationships with potential investors — including angel investors, VCs, PE firms, and strategic partners — both locally and internationally.
• Develop compelling investment memoranda, pitch decks, financial models, and due diligence documentation to support fundraising efforts.
• Lead and coordinate investor meetings, negotiations, and deal structuring in collaboration with the CEO and Board.
• Earn performance-based commission for every successfully closed investment round you originate or facilitate — a direct reward for your hustle and results.
• Monitor investor relations post-close, ensuring reporting obligations and relationship continuity are maintained.

Strategic Business Partnering:

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the CEO, Board, and department heads, translating numbers into actionable business intelligence.
• Drive strategic financial planning, scenario analysis, and KPI frameworks that guide company-wide decision-making.
• Evaluate business opportunities, partnerships, and expansion initiatives from a financial viability perspective.
• Support commercial negotiations, pricing strategy, and contract structuring with data-backed insights.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Management:

• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies.
• Liaise with legal counsel on corporate governance, financing agreements, and compliance matters.
• Prepare board-level financial presentations and contribute to overall corporate strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Master's degree (MBA or MSc Finance) is a strong advantage.
• Professional certification is mandatory: ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership finance role.
• Demonstrated experience in capital raising, investor relations, or financial business development is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian financial regulations, tax frameworks (FIRS, LIRS), and IFRS accounting standards.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero), and advanced Excel.

Competencies & Traits:

• Strategic thinker with the commercial acumen to connect financial data to business outcomes.
• Confident networker with the presence and communication skills to engage C-level executives and investors.
• Entrepreneurial mindset — energized by targets, motivated by results, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
• Strong leadership and people management skills; able to build and mentor a finance team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Salary
N250,000 - N350,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2026.