Sales Manager
Brainiacs Africa
Abuja
Nigeria
June 21, 2026
Full-timeJune 21, 2026
Job Description
Job Overview:
The company develops, finances, and owns solar energy projects for commercial & industrial (C&I) clients, government ministries, and distribution companies across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead DFI negotiations independently, present to credit committees as the financial lead, drive Series A fundraising and project financing, build and own financial models and capital strategy, ensure strong financial operations, reporting, and compliance.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 10 years’ experience in infrastructure, project, or development finance, proven track record in capital raising on the borrower/developer side, prior CFO or Finance Director experience (preferred), experience closing DFI-funded energy/infrastructure projects in Africa, strong knowledge of Nigerian financial regulations (FIRS, CBN, PENCOM, CAC), expertise in project finance, SPV structures, and financial modelling.
Educational Background:
Professional certification: CFA, ACCA, ACA, ICAN, or equivalent.
Experience:
Led at least one DFI debt raise end-to-end (with verifiable references).
Languages:
English
Additional Notes:
This role does not include equity in Year 1. Compensation includes a base salary of ₦1,500,000/month, profit share of 1.5% of quarterly net profit (post-tax), private health insurance for CFO and dependents, company vehicle, professional development & DFI travel support, and 21 days annual leave + public holidays.
The company develops, finances, and owns solar energy projects for commercial & industrial (C&I) clients, government ministries, and distribution companies across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead DFI negotiations independently, present to credit committees as the financial lead, drive Series A fundraising and project financing, build and own financial models and capital strategy, ensure strong financial operations, reporting, and compliance.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 10 years’ experience in infrastructure, project, or development finance, proven track record in capital raising on the borrower/developer side, prior CFO or Finance Director experience (preferred), experience closing DFI-funded energy/infrastructure projects in Africa, strong knowledge of Nigerian financial regulations (FIRS, CBN, PENCOM, CAC), expertise in project finance, SPV structures, and financial modelling.
Educational Background:
Professional certification: CFA, ACCA, ACA, ICAN, or equivalent.
Experience:
Led at least one DFI debt raise end-to-end (with verifiable references).
Languages:
English
Additional Notes:
This role does not include equity in Year 1. Compensation includes a base salary of ₦1,500,000/month, profit share of 1.5% of quarterly net profit (post-tax), private health insurance for CFO and dependents, company vehicle, professional development & DFI travel support, and 21 days annual leave + public holidays.
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