- Company: Emeraid International Group Limited
- Location: Abuja, Nigeria
- Job type: Full-time
- Deadline: 21 November 2026
About the role
Emeraid International Group Limited is seeking a Group Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to lead its finance function in Abuja, Nigeria. The Group operates as a development and enterprise conglomerate, integrating advisory, financial structuring, and asset-backed financing. This is a hands-on leadership position where you will protect liquidity, improve financial visibility, and prepare the organization for growth opportunities. You will report directly to the CEO and have access to the Board on material financial matters.
Responsibilities
- Lead financial strategy, annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and capital-allocation recommendations.
- Manage a rolling 13-week cash forecast, payment planning, working capital, and foreign-currency exposure.
- Coordinate debt, equity, and structured-finance preparation, including financial models and lender engagement.
- Deliver reliable entity-level and Group management reporting with clear explanations of profit, cash, and risk.
- Oversee project and grant finance, contract economics, and shared-cost allocation.
- Build proportionate controls and strengthen the existing finance team to reduce routine dependence on the CEO.
Requirements
- A relevant degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification pathway.
- A completed professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, or a recognised equivalent.
- At least 10 years of progressive finance experience, including at least four years leading a finance function.
- Evidence of personal ownership of cash-flow decisions, management reporting, and control improvements.
- Direct experience preparing or executing financing transactions, including modelling and due diligence.
- Strong spreadsheet modelling and accounting-systems capability.
- Experience in at least two of the following is advantageous: professional services, donor-funded programmes, renewable energy, or asset finance.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online. The application deadline is 21st November, 2026. Selection includes structured interviews, a timed practical assessment, and verification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
