Group Chief Financial Officer at CapitalSage Technology Limited

Job Summary

We are hiring a Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial operations of a diversified financial services group with interests in microfinance, fintech, credit lending, agency banking, and asset management across Nigeria and Gambia. The CFO will oversee financial strategy, compliance, system integration, and performance across all regulated entities, ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory alignment, and effective capital management.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Oversight:

• Establish a centralized financial management structure across all entities.
• Lead the implementation of a Financial Accounting System (FAS) for consolidated reporting.
• Ensure compliance with CBN, SEC, and other regulatory standards.
• Set up and manage centralized treasury operations for liquidity and investment oversight.

Planning, Budgeting & Performance:

• Develop integrated budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Oversee cost control and financial reporting across business units.
• Drive monthly and quarterly performance reviews using financial KPIs.

System Implementation & Integration:

• Oversee selection and deployment of scalable accounting and core banking systems.
• Ensure integration with existing fintech infrastructure and core operations.
• Automate ledger, reconciliation, compliance reporting, and credit tracking processes.

Treasury & Investment Management:

• Manage cash flow, fund allocation, and short-term investment strategies.
• Ensure investment activities comply with regulatory limits and internal risk guidelines.

Governance & Risk

• Implement corporate governance and financial controls across all entities.
• Oversee fraud prevention, credit risk management, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Lending, Microfinance & Asset Management:

• Support automation in loan origination, disbursement, and repayment tracking.
• Oversee portfolio monitoring and credit risk profiling systems for lending and asset management.

Team Management & Training:

• Oversee finance team capability building across entities.
• Lead system adoption and change management initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred.
• ACA, ACCA, CFA, or similar professional certification required.
• Minimum 10–15 years of senior finance experience within Financial services or Fintech .
• Proven experience managing multi-entity, regulated financial operations.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, core banking platforms, and treasury management.
• Experience with CBN and SEC regulations; cross-border financial oversight is an advantage.