CORPORATE FINANCE SPECIALIST AT DANGOTE INDUSTRIES LIMITED

About Company:

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

Job Description:

Funding & Capital Structure:

• Assist in the evaluation, structuring, and execution of debt and equity financing transactions. 
• Support the development of capital structure strategies to optimize cost of capital and maintain financial flexibility. 
• Prepare financial models and sensitivity analyses to support funding decisions and scenario planning. 
• Maintain relationships with banks, rating agencies, and financial institutions. 

Financial Advisory & Strategic Projects:

• Provide financial analysis and decision support to senior management on investment proposals, business cases, and capital allocation. 
• Conduct valuation analyses (DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions) for strategic initiatives. 
• Prepare materials for internal investment committees, board meetings, and executive briefings. 
• Support cross-functional teams in business planning, scenario modeling, and financial forecasting.

Mergers & Acquisitions:

• Support the identification, evaluation, and execution of M&A opportunities and strategic partnerships. 
• Conduct due diligence, financial modeling, and integration planning for potential acquisitions or divestitures. 
• Coordinate with external advisors, legal, and internal stakeholders throughout transaction processes. 

Covenant Compliance & Reporting:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with financial covenants related to existing debt facilities. 
• Prepare covenant calculations and related reporting for internal and external stakeholders. 
• Support treasury and accounting teams during audits, lender reviews, and financial closings. 
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and internal controls related to financing agreements. 

Requirements:

• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills. 
• Solid understanding of capital markets, debt/equity instruments, and financial structuring. 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to work with senior stakeholders. 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial databases (e.g., Capital IQ, Bloomberg). 

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CFA a plus. 
• 5 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, transaction services, or similar environment. 

Skills & Experience:

• First degree in any discipline plus an MBA or relevant professional certification such as ICAN, CFA or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 5 years experience.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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