Chief Financial Officer

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Location: Lagos, NigeriaEmployment Type: Full-TimeReports To: Managing Director / Board of DirectorsSalary: Open / CompetitiveOverviewThe Chief Financial Officer will lead the company’s financial strategy and operations, ensuring fiscal discipline, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth. This results-driven leader will align finance with business objectives, leveraging deep banking sector experience, strong accounting knowledge, and proficiency in AI-driven financial tools for decision-making and process optimization.Note: Banking sector exposure is mandatory and must be reflected on your CV.Requirements- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master’s preferred.- Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, or CPA) required.- Minimum 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with proven banking sector exposure.- Strong accounting knowledge and expertise in financial management, reporting, and governance.- Demonstrated experience managing relationships at very senior banking levels (ED/MD).- Proficiency in AI applications for finance, Excel, and other advanced financial tools.- Excellent understanding of Nigerian financial laws, regulatory compliance, and reporting standards.- High integrity, leadership ability, and strong communication skills.ApplicationInterested and qualified candidates should send their CV to 📧 cv@ascentech.com.ng with the email subject line as “Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Lagos”.