Head of Finance – Logistics, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

Job Overview

The Head of Finance will provide strategic financial leadership and serve as a trusted adviser to the Chief Executive Officer and executive leadership team. Based in Abuja, the role covers financial planning, treasury, accounting, tax, compliance, risk management and corporate governance across a dynamic travel and tourism business.

The successful candidate will help strengthen financial performance, optimise cash flow, manage foreign-exchange exposure, maintain regulatory compliance and support sustainable business expansion. The role covers business lines including corporate travel management, airline ticketing, visa services, tours, charter services and other travel solutions.

Job Details

Employer: Confidential Employer
Recruitment Agency: Phillips Consulting Limited
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline; professional accounting qualification such as ICAN or ACCA is mandatory.
Preferred Qualification: Master’s degree, including an MBA, MSc in Finance, Accounting or Economics, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 5–7 years’ progressive finance experience, including at least 3–5 years in a senior finance leadership role such as Head of Finance, Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar.
Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Application Deadline: Not specified

About the Hiring Arrangement

Phillips Consulting Limited is managing this recruitment exercise on behalf of an employer whose name was not disclosed in the official vacancy announcement. Applicants should submit their applications only through the verified application channel provided by Phillips Consulting Limited.

About the Organization

The organization is a growing business operating in the travel and tourism industry, where finance plays a central role in shaping business strategy, improving operational performance and supporting long-term expansion.

Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and execute the organization’s long-term financial strategy in alignment with business objectives and growth plans.
• Lead annual budgeting, financial planning, forecasting and resource allocation processes.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to the CEO, Board and executive leadership team on investments, business expansion, technology initiatives and operational performance.
• Evaluate the profitability and financial performance of key business lines, including corporate travel management, airline ticketing, visa services, tours, charter services and other travel solutions.

Treasury, Foreign Exchange and Cash Flow Management

• Develop and implement treasury strategies to optimise liquidity, working capital and cash flow across the organization.
• Manage foreign-exchange exposure through strategies that mitigate currency volatility and support international supplier settlements.
• Ensure timely settlement of financial obligations, including IATA Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) commitments, to maintain uninterrupted business operations.
• Build and maintain relationships with commercial banks, financial institutions and foreign-exchange partners to support funding and liquidity requirements.

Credit Control and Revenue Assurance

• Establish and oversee credit-management policies for corporate clients, government agencies, embassies and institutional customers.
• Monitor receivables, improve collection performance and optimise Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) to strengthen cash flow.
• Oversee commission reconciliation with airlines, Global Distribution Systems (GDS), hotels and travel partners to ensure revenue accuracy and prevent financial leakage.
• Drive financial discipline through effective monitoring of revenue streams and commercial performance.

Financial Governance, Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting standards, statutory regulations and tax requirements.
• Oversee the timely preparation and remittance of statutory obligations, including Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax (WHT), Companies Income Tax (CIT), PAYE and other regulatory filings.
• Maintain effective internal-control frameworks, financial policies and governance processes to safeguard company assets and minimise financial risk.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to facilitate efficient audits and implement audit recommendations.

Financial Reporting and Business Performance Insights

• Oversee accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Develop financial dashboards and management reports that provide actionable insights into business performance.
• Monitor profitability, operating cash flow, gross margins, revenue growth, working-capital efficiency and other key financial and operational performance indicators.
• Champion continuous-improvement initiatives that enhance financial processes, reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN or ACCA is mandatory.
• Minimum of 5–7 years’ progressive finance experience, including at least 3–5 years in a senior finance leadership role such as Head of Finance, Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar.
• The preferred candidate must reside in Abuja.

Preferred Background

• Experience within the travel, aviation, hospitality, logistics or another service-oriented industry is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with IATA Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) processes, Global Distribution Systems (GDS), multi-currency accounting and foreign-exchange management is a distinct advantage.
• A Master’s degree, including an MBA, MSc in Finance, Accounting or Economics, or a related field, is an added advantage.

Quick Eligibility Check

• Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline; professional accounting qualification such as ICAN or ACCA is mandatory.
• Preferred qualification: Master’s degree, including an MBA, MSc in Finance, Accounting or Economics, or a related field.
• Required experience: Minimum of 5–7 years’ progressive finance experience, including at least 3–5 years in a senior finance leadership role such as Head of Finance, Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar.
• Verified duty station: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
• Employment type: Full Time
• Preferred requirement: The preferred candidate must reside in Abuja.
• Preferred requirement: Experience in travel, aviation, hospitality, logistics or another service-oriented industry.
• Preferred requirement: Hands-on experience with IATA BSP, GDS, multi-currency accounting and foreign-exchange management.

Application Readiness Checklist

• Make the required qualification easy to verify in the education or certification section of your CV.
• If applicable, make the preferred qualification easy to verify in the education or certification section of your CV.
• Show evidence of the required experience through relevant roles, dates and measurable responsibilities.
• Use examples from your experience that directly demonstrate the responsibilities and requirements of the Head of Finance – Logistics/ Hospitality/ Travel/ Tourism role.
• Confirm that the vacancy is still open before submitting your application.

Vacancy Verification

This vacancy was reviewed by AfriJobSpace on October 2, 2026 using the authorized recruitment notice published by Phillips Consulting Limited. The hiring organization was not publicly named in the vacancy. View the original recruitment notice.

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