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Head of Finance

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Head of Finance

Industry: Hospitality

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reports To: Founder / Chief Executive Officer

Location: Maitama, Abuja

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: ₦500,000 Net Monthly

Experience:Minimum 5 Years

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Head of Finance to lead the financial strategy, planning, and operations of a premium hospitality organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and managing a robust finance function, ensuring sound financial governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making that supports sustainable business growth.

This role requires a finance leader with strong analytical capabilities, exceptional business acumen, and experience managing complex financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditure, and multi-revenue business models.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the organization's financial strategy in alignment with business objectives.
  • Lead all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modelling activities.
  • Prepare annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and financial performance reports for executive management.
  • Manage cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and treasury operations to ensure financial stability.
  • Oversee capital expenditure planning, procurement payments, vendor management, and investment monitoring.
  • Develop and maintain financial models for revenue forecasting, pricing strategies, profitability analysis, and business expansion.
  • Establish and manage robust internal controls, financial policies, and governance frameworks.
  • Oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and general ledger management.
  • Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and financial statements.
  • Coordinate statutory audits and liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, regulatory agencies, and financial institutions.
  • Ensure full compliance with Nigerian financial regulations, tax laws, and statutory obligations, including FIRS, PAYE, Pension, NSITF, NHF, and Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) requirements.
  • Oversee membership billing, collections, revenue assurance, and financial reconciliation processes.
  • Monitor business performance through financial analysis, KPI reporting, and variance analysis, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Evaluate investment opportunities, business risks, and financial implications of strategic initiatives.
  • Advise executive management on financial strategy, pricing, profitability, cost optimization, and capital allocation decisions.
  • Develop financial policies, standard operating procedures, and reporting frameworks to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage relationships with banks, investors, financial partners, and key external stakeholders.
  • Support contract negotiations, commercial agreements, and procurement decisions from a financial perspective.
  • Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all financial information and organizational assets.
  • Perform other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, ACA, or an equivalent internationally recognized certification is mandatory.
  • Minimum of 5 years' progressive post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years in a senior finance leadership or management role.
  • Previous experience within hospitality, healthcare, real estate, private membership clubs, luxury services, or other service-oriented industries will be an added advantage.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting standards, taxation, corporate finance, budgeting, and financial controls.
  • Proven experience managing cash flow, capital expenditure, treasury operations, and financial planning.
  • Experience overseeing procurement finance, contract management, vendor payments, and foreign exchange transactions is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated experience establishing financial systems, controls, reporting structures, and finance operations.
  • Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and business analysis skills.
  • Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Zoho Books, or similar ERP systems.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial reporting skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making abilities.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • High ethical standards, integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
  • Must reside in Abuja or be willing to relocate.

Key Competencies

  • Financial Strategy & Planning
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Treasury & Cash Flow Management
  • Financial Modelling
  • Business & Commercial Analysis
  • Internal Controls & Risk Management
  • Tax & Regulatory Compliance
  • Corporate Governance
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Procurement & Contract Finance
  • ERP & Accounting Systems
  • Communication & Stakeholder Management
  • Decision-Making & Problem Solving

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
  • Achievement of budget and profitability targets.
  • Effective cash flow and working capital management.
  • Compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
  • Reduction in operational costs and financial inefficiencies.
  • Timely completion of audits and financial reconciliations.
  • Accuracy of forecasting and financial models.
  • Effectiveness of internal controls and risk management systems.
  • Timely vendor payments and efficient procurement financial management.
  • Overall financial health and sustainability of the organization.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to [email protected] using "Head of Finance – Abuja" as the subject of the email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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