Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Havana Group – Apply Now

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.