Company: TSL Logistics Limited
Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Logistics / Oil & Gas
Experience: Minimum of 15 years
About TSL Logistics Limited
TSL Logistics Limited is a Nigerian logistics company providing logistics and supply chain solutions, with operations and services supporting businesses across key sectors, including the oil and gas industry. The company provides opportunities for professionals across finance, logistics, operations, engineering, commercial and other business functions.
Job Summary
TSL Logistics Limited is seeking an accomplished, commercially minded and strategically driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide executive leadership across the organisation’s financial strategy, performance, treasury, risk management, investment decisions and financial operations.
The CFO will serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO and senior leadership team, providing forward-looking financial insight to support sustainable growth, investment decisions, operational performance and long-term value creation.
The role will also lead financial planning, reporting, treasury, controls, risk management and relationships with financial institutions, investors, auditors, regulators and other key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for the Finance function, ensuring financial strategy, planning and performance are aligned with the organisation’s growth and expansion objectives.
- Lead the development and execution of short- and long-term financial strategies, budgets, forecasts and financial objectives.
- Evaluate financial performance against operational goals, budgets, forecasts and long-term business objectives, providing actionable recommendations to executive leadership.
- Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team on strategic initiatives, business expansion, acquisitions, investments and other major capital allocation decisions.
- Lead treasury and cash management activities, including liquidity planning, availability of funds, investment management and financial risk management.
- Oversee banking relationships and maintain strategic relationships with financial institutions, investors, vendors, business partners, government agencies, consultants and other external stakeholders.
- Oversee financial reporting and ensure timely, accurate and reliable weekly, monthly and annual financial statements and management reports.
- Establish and maintain robust accounting policies, financial procedures, internal controls, approval authorities and governance frameworks.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and oversee financial planning and analysis, including business-unit profitability, budget-versus-actual performance, forecasts and cash-flow reporting.
- Provide executive-level financial analysis and recommendations to support business performance, investment decisions, growth opportunities and risk mitigation.
- Oversee tax compliance, statutory financial obligations, external audits and engagement with auditors and relevant regulatory authorities.
- Identify, assess and mitigate key financial and business risks while maintaining appropriate risk exposure across the organisation’s financial activities.
- Oversee Accounts Receivable management and provide strategic direction on collections and working-capital optimisation.
- Represent the organisation in engagements with banks, financial partners, investors, auditors, statutory agencies and other strategic stakeholders.
- Ensure continuous improvement of finance systems, databases, financial processes, controls and reporting capabilities.
- Provide leadership and direction to the Finance team, building a high-performing function capable of supporting the organisation’s strategic and commercial objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance or a related finance discipline.
- A Master’s degree in a finance-related discipline is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 15 years’ cognate experience in corporate finance, treasury management, investment banking or a closely related field.
- At least 3 years’ experience in a senior managerial or executive finance leadership role is an added advantage.
- Membership of a relevant professional body such as ACA, ACCA, CFA or an equivalent recognised professional qualification is required.
- Strong understanding of corporate finance, treasury management, financial planning and analysis, investment management, financial controls, audit, compliance and risk management.
- Strong commercial understanding of the indigenous oil and gas industry and logistics industry/value chain.
- Experience leading financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, investment decisions and executive-level financial reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with financial institutions, auditors, statutory agencies, investors and senior stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of internal controls, audit, compliance and financial governance.
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS) is an advantage.
- Excellent analytical, decision-making, negotiation, relationship management and communication skills.
- High level of commercial acumen, adaptability, attention to detail, entrepreneurial thinking and service orientation.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through LinkedIn.
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