Chief Financial Officer

Minimum requirements for the role:

Must have a relevant tertiary qualification

Minimum 1520+ years senior finance leadership, preferably in agribusiness, FMCG, or industrial sectors

Proven success in emerging markets, particularly Africa

Strong experience in treasury, financial modelling, and fundraising

Must have ERP implementation experience (preferably Odoo or similar platforms)

Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial and hands-on leadership style

Exposure to vertically integrated value chains is an advantage

Skilled in overseeing multi-country operations and aligning financial functions with corporate growth

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Providing full-spectrum financial leadership across jurisdictions, from operations to strategy.

Overseeing accounting, tax, and compliance in alignment with OHADA and local standards.

Leading treasury operations, focusing on 13-week rolling cash flow forecasts and FX management.

Implementing and finalizing the Odoo ERP finance modules within a six-month timeline.

Developing executive dashboards and real-time reporting tools.

Defining and tracking KPIs to support operational rigor and accountability.

Driving fundraising processes, including deal structuring and investor relations.

Leading and developing the finance team (25 staff), including the Financial Controller, FP&A, and Treasury.

Engaging in strategic planning and investment decision-making as part of the Executive Committee.

Strengthening internal controls, audit readiness, and risk management systems.

Cultivating strong relationships with banks, regulators, financial institutions, and investors.Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates