Chief Finance Officer
Posted 7 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Chief Finance Officer, Ecobank Liberia”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 12–15 yrs
- Management level
- People management
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsBachelor’s Degree
Field of studyAccounting, Economics, Finance (or related)
Study levelProfessional certification
CertificationsMaster of Business Administration
Study levelMaster's
Job Title: Chief Finance Officer, Ecobank Liberia
Report to (direct): Managing Director
Matrix Report to: Regional CFO
JOB PURPOSE
Provide overall financial stewardship of the affiliate by safeguarding the integrity of financial reporting, value creation and ensuring regulatory compliance. Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board in driving sustainable risk-adjusted profitability. The CFO is the primary interface with the Board, regulators, external auditors and Group Finance. The role is also accountable for full compliance with Group accounting policies, IFRS and the internal control framework.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial reporting & accounting governance
• Own the integrity of the general ledger, reconciliations, month-end/quarter-end/year-end close, and statutory reporting.
• Ensure full compliance with IFRS and with Group accounting policy.
• Certify the accuracy and completeness of financial statements submitted to the Board, regulator and Group.
Regulatory compliance & regulator engagement
• Serve as principal finance interface with the central bank and other regulators; own all prudential and statutory returns.
• Maintain a zero-tolerance position on regulatory breaches, penalties and late filings.
• Manage external and statutory audits, regulatory examinations, and timely remediation of all findings.
Capital, liquidity & balance sheet management
• Ensure an optimal capital structure and compliance with regulatory capital requirements to maintain solvency and liquidity.
• Manage capital allocation to support growth while minimising cost of capital; maintain CET1 ≥ regulatory minimum plus Group buffer.
• Co-chair/participate in ALCO; oversee liquidity monitoring, funding cost, and balance sheet optimisation.
Planning, budgeting & performance management
• Own the medium-term financial plan, annual budget, and rolling forecast cycle.
• Drive scenario modelling and stress testing, variance analysis, and cost-to-income discipline.
• Translate strategy into measurable financial targets cascaded to business and support units.
Business partnering & commercial finance
• Ensure finance is embedded in and drives commercial decision-making, pricing, product profitability, client and segment returns.
• Provide forward-looking insight that converts into measurable revenue uplift and profitability improvement.
Tax Management