Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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Incel Group is hiring a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy across the group from its Lagos office. The role provides strategic financial leadership, supports growth and profitability, and advises executive management on long-term sustainability. This is a full-time position in the Finance & Accounts department reporting to the Executive Director / Managing Director.
- Senior finance leadership role reporting to Executive Director / Managing Director
- Full-time position based in Lagos, Nigeria
- Strategic adviser role covering financial management, controls, and compliance
- Opportunity within a growing tourism and destination management group
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Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Incel Group
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Sep 21, 2026, 11:02 AM
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Incel Tourism LLC is one of the leading Destination Management Company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates with a full fledge office in Lagos, Nigeria to cater for the growing Sub Saharan African market. As a licensed Inbound Tour Operator in UAE, the services we render to visitors, tourists and business travelers include taking care of all their travel arrangements including Visas, Flight Tickets, Hotel Booking, Tour Services and also MICE .
We offer a spectrum of tailor-made tours packages covering cultural, historical and modern attractions of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the other emirates of Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Um AlQuwain and Fujairah. Local services range from Hotel Bookings, Desert Safari Tours, Dubai City Tour, Airport Transfers, Medical Tourism, Dhow Cruise Dinner Dubai, Abu Dhabi City Tour, Burj Al Arab Tour Dubai, Dinner in Desert Dubai, Wild Wadi Water Park Tour, Burj Khalifa Tour Dubai, Water Park Dubai, Sharjah Tour Packages, Global Village Tour, Big Bus Tour Dubai, Al Ain Tourist Attractions, Wonder Bus Tours Dubai, Dubai Dolphinarium, Hatta Mountain Wadi, Jet Ski Tour Dubai, Fujairah East Coast Tour, Ski Dubai, Legoland Tour Dubai, IMG World of Adventures Dubai tour, Dubai Helicopter Tour, Oman Musandam Tour Dubai, Seaplane Tour Dubai and a host of other great places. Incel Tourism LLC has a full range of first class services and strives to be a world class tour company. Our goal is to introduce the beauty of U.A.E to the world, to share with our valuable guests the rich Arabian culture and history of U.A.E. Incel Tourism utilizes people, technology and service to be the tourism company of choice for all.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Finance & Accounts
Reports To
:
Executive Director / Managing Director
Job Purpose
The role will also serve as a key strategic adviser to Executive Management, providing timely financial insights to support growth, profitability, operational efficiency and long-term organisational sustainability.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will provide strategic financial leadership across Incel Group, ensuring sound financial management, effective internal controls, regulatory compliance, financial sustainability and informed business decision-making.
The CFO will oversee the Group's financial planning, accounting, treasury, budgeting, reporting, taxation, financial controls, risk management and investment-related financial activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Strategy & Leadership:
- Provide financial insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Evaluate the financial implications of new business opportunities, investments and expansion initiatives.
- Develop and execute the Group's financial strategy in alignment with corporate objectives.
- Provide strategic financial advice to the Executive Management and Board.
- Lead financial planning, forecasting and long-term financial modelling.
- Financial Planning, Budgeting & Performance:
- Provide regular management reports on financial performance.
- Analyse revenue, expenditure, margins, cash flow and profitability across business units.
- Develop and monitor financial KPIs and management dashboards.
- Monitor actual performance against approved budgets and financial targets.
- Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
- Identify cost optimisation and revenue enhancement opportunities.
- Accounting & Financial Reporting:
- Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial closing processes.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of management accounts and statutory financial statements.
- Ensure proper maintenance of accounting records across the Group.
- Ensure appropriate reconciliation of bank accounts, receivables, payables and other balance sheet accounts.
- Strengthen financial reporting standards, procedures and controls across all business units.
- Treasury & Cash Management:
- Monitor the Group's banking relationships and financing arrangements.
- Provide strategic oversight of cash flow management and liquidity.
- Establish appropriate controls over cash, bank transactions and payment approvals.
- Ensure timely settlement of critical business obligations and financial commitments.
- Ensure effective management of currency exposures and international payments.
- Internal Controls, Risk & Compliance:
- Establish and maintain robust financial controls across the Group.
- Identify financial, operational and compliance risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian tax, financial reporting, regulatory and corporate requirements.
- Work closely with Internal Control, Internal Audit, HR, Operations and other functions to strengthen governance.
- Support the continuous improvement of financial processes in line with the Company's QMS and governance framework.
- Taxation & Statutory Compliance:
- Liaise with tax advisers, auditors and relevant regulatory authorities where required.
- Ensure timely and accurate tax filings and payments.
- Monitor changes in applicable tax and financial regulations and advise Management accordingly.
- Oversee corporate tax planning and statutory tax obligations.
- Audit & Governance:
- Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and implementation of agreed recommendations.
- Provide financial information and analysis required for Management and Board meetings.
- Maintain appropriate documentation and financial records to support transparency and accountability.
- Lead the relationship with external auditors and coordinate statutory audits.
- Business Partnership & Commercial Support:
- Promote financial awareness and accountability across the organisation.
- Challenge financial assumptions constructively and provide evidence-based recommendations to Management.
- Partner with business unit heads to improve financial performance and accountability.
- Provide financial analysis for new services, projects and business expansion.
- Evaluate pricing, margins, contracts and commercial arrangements.
- Team Leadership & Development:
- Build the team's technical capabilities and promote continuous professional development.
- Lead, develop and manage the Finance & Accounts function.
- Establish clear performance objectives and accountability within the Finance team.
- Foster collaboration between Finance and other departments.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- The CFO will be assessed against measurable outcomes including:
- Quality and timeliness of management financial information.
- Reduction of avoidable financial costs and leakages.
- Audit outcomes and closure of audit findings.
- Budget achievement and variance management.
- Cash-flow and liquidity management.
- Timeliness of statutory and tax compliance.
- Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
- Contribution to strategic business growth and financial sustainability.
- Revenue and profitability performance.
- Finance team productivity and capability development.
- Effectiveness of financial controls.
- Working-capital and receivables management.
- Qualifications & Professional
Requirements
- Essential:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated
Experience
managing Finance & Accounts at a senior/executive level.
Minimum 8years' relevant post-qualification experience, with significant
in senior financial management.
Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
Desirable:
managing multi-entity or international financial operations.
Strong knowledge of Nigerian taxation, financial reporting and corporate compliance.
within a diversified group, tourism/travel, trading, investment, hospitality or other service-oriented business.
MBA, MSc Finance, or another relevant postgraduate qualification.
Required Competencies:
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
Strong leadership and people-management skills.
Advanced financial analysis and modelling.
Treasury and cash-flow management.
Budgeting and forecasting expertise.
Strong commercial and business acumen.
Integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-business environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Executive-level stakeholder management.
Risk management and internal control.
Strategic financial leadership.
Tax and regulatory knowledge.
Technology & Systems
The CFO should have strong working knowledge of:
Digital banking and treasury platforms.
Accounting/ERP systems.
Financial reporting and business intelligence systems.
Management reporting dashboards and data analytics tools.
Microsoft Excel and financial modelling tools.
Key Working Relationships
Internal:
Internal Audit
Internal Control & Quality Assurance
Finance & Accounts
Executive Director / Managing Director
Heads of Business Units
HR & Administration
Business Development
Operations
External:
Investors and business partners
External Auditors
Tax authorities and regulators
Banks and financial institutions
Authority & Accountability:
The position will provide financial oversight and recommend actions to Executive Management, operating within approved corporate policies, delegated authorities, and governance structures.
The CFO will be accountable for the integrity, accuracy and strategic usefulness of the Group's financial information and for ensuring that financial decisions and processes are supported by appropriate controls, approvals and documentation.
Personal Attributes:
The ideal candidate should be:
Decisive and accountable.
Calm under pressure.
Collaborative and capable of influencing senior stakeholders.
Committed to continuous improvement and organisational growth.
Commercially minded and strategically oriented.
Ethical and highly trustworthy.
Objective and willing to challenge assumptions when necessary.
Detail-conscious without losing sight of the bigger picture.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to:
wonderakpeki@incelgroup.com
using the Job title as the subject of the email.
Application
Deadline:
9th October, 2026.
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