Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Incel Group

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Sep 29, 2026, 2:11 PM

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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 are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To

:

Executive Director / Managing Director

Job Purpose

The CFO will oversee the Group's financial planning, accounting, treasury, budgeting, reporting, taxation, financial controls, risk management and investment-related financial activities.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy & Leadership:
• Develop and execute the Group's financial strategy in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting and long-term financial modelling.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Evaluate the financial implications of new business opportunities, investments and expansion initiatives.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the Executive Management and Board.
• Financial Planning, Budgeting & Performance:
• Analyse revenue, expenditure, margins, cash flow and profitability across business units.
• Provide regular management reports on financial performance.
• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Identify cost optimisation and revenue enhancement opportunities.
• Monitor actual performance against approved budgets and financial targets.
• Develop and monitor financial KPIs and management dashboards.
• Accounting & Financial Reporting:
• Strengthen financial reporting standards, procedures and controls across all business units.
• Ensure proper maintenance of accounting records across the Group.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial closing processes.
• Ensure appropriate reconciliation of bank accounts, receivables, payables and other balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of management accounts and statutory financial statements.
• Treasury & Cash Management:
• Monitor the Group's banking relationships and financing arrangements.
• Ensure timely settlement of critical business obligations and financial commitments.
• Establish appropriate controls over cash, bank transactions and payment approvals.
• Provide strategic oversight of cash flow management and liquidity.
• Ensure effective management of currency exposures and international payments.
• Internal Controls, Risk & Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian tax, financial reporting, regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Identify financial, operational and compliance risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Establish and maintain robust financial controls across the Group.
• 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:
• Monitor changes in applicable tax and financial regulations and advise Management accordingly.
• Oversee corporate tax planning and statutory tax obligations.
• Liaise with tax advisers, auditors and relevant regulatory authorities where required.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings and payments.
• Audit & Governance:
• Lead the relationship with external auditors and coordinate statutory audits.
• Provide financial information and analysis required for Management and Board meetings.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and financial records to support transparency and accountability.
• Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and implementation of agreed recommendations.
• Business Partnership & Commercial Support:
• Evaluate pricing, margins, contracts and commercial arrangements.
• Challenge financial assumptions constructively and provide evidence-based recommendations to Management.
• Provide financial analysis for new services, projects and business expansion.
• Partner with business unit heads to improve financial performance and accountability.
• Promote financial awareness and accountability across the organisation.
• Team Leadership & Development:
• Build the team's technical capabilities and promote continuous professional development.
• Lead, develop and manage the Finance & Accounts function.
• Foster collaboration between Finance and other departments.
• Establish clear performance objectives and accountability within the Finance team.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• The CFO will be assessed against measurable outcomes including:
• Executive Coaching
• Quality and timeliness of management financial information.
• Contribution to strategic business growth and financial sustainability.
• Timeliness of statutory and tax compliance.
• Reduction of avoidable financial costs and leakages.
• Cash-flow and liquidity management.
• Effectiveness of financial controls.
• Revenue and profitability performance.
• Finance team productivity and capability development.
• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Audit outcomes and closure of audit findings.
• Working-capital and receivables management.
• Budget achievement and variance management.
• Qualifications & Professional Requirements
• Essential:
• Demonstrated experience managing Finance & Accounts at a senior/executive level.
• MBA/MSC, Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years' as a CFO, relevant post-qualification experience, with significant experience in senior financial management.
• Professional accounting qualification such as FCA, ICAN, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Desirable:
• Experience within a diversified group, tourism/travel, trading, investment, hospitality or other service-oriented business.
• MBA, MSc Finance, or another relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian taxation, financial reporting and corporate compliance.
• Experience managing multi-entity or international financial operations.
• Required Competencies:
• The successful candidate should demonstrate:
• Budgeting and forecasting expertise.
• Strategic financial leadership.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
• Advanced financial analysis and modelling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Executive-level stakeholder management.
• Strong commercial and business acumen.
• Risk management and internal control.
• Treasury and cash-flow management.
• Tax and regulatory knowledge.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-business environment.
• Technology & Systems
• The CFO should have strong working knowledge of:
• Financial reporting and business intelligence systems.
• Digital banking and treasury platforms.
• Management reporting dashboards and data analytics tools.
• Microsoft Excel and financial modelling tools.
• Accounting/ERP systems.
• Key Working Relationships
• Internal:
• Business Development
• Internal Audit
• Internal Control & Quality Assurance
• Finance & Accounts
• Executive Director / Managing Director
• Operations
• Heads of Business Units
• HR & Administration
• External:
• External Auditors
• Banks and financial institutions
• Investors and business partners
• Tax authorities and regulators
• Authority & Accountability:
• 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.
• The position will provide financial oversight and recommend actions to Executive Management, operating within approved corporate policies, delegated authorities, and governance structures.
• Personal Attributes:
• The ideal candidate should be:
• Committed to continuous improvement and organisational growth.
• Commercially minded and strategically oriented.
• Collaborative and capable of influencing senior stakeholders.
• Detail-conscious without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Objective and willing to challenge assumptions when necessary.
• Calm under pressure.
• Decisive and accountable.
• Ethical and highly trustworthy.
• How to Apply
• Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to:
• hr@incelgroup.com
• or
• wonderakpeki@incelgroup.com
• using the Job title as the subject of the email.
• Application Deadline:
• 15th October, 2026.
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