Core Functions and Responsibilities
Group Financial Consolidation
Unified Financial Reporting and Transparency
We consolidate financial statements from all subsidiaries operating across Nigeria, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, and Togo. Our finance team ensures accurate, timely, and compliant reporting in accordance with IFRS standards, providing investors and stakeholders with comprehensive visibility into group performance.
Key Activities: Consolidated financial statements, quarterly performance reviews, annual audited accounts, tax planning and compliance coordination, treasury management and cash flow optimization.
Capital Allocation
Strategic Investment and Resource Deployment
We manage the deployment of capital across the group's diversified portfolio, ensuring investments are directed toward the highest-return opportunities while maintaining balanced risk exposure. Our disciplined approach prioritizes sustainable growth and long-term value creation over short-term gains.
Key Activities: Investment committee oversight, capital expenditure approval, project financing coordination, equity and debt management, dividend policy formulation.
Risk Management
Comprehensive Risk Mitigation Framework
We implement enterprise-wide risk management protocols covering operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks. Our integrated approach ensures each subsidiary maintains appropriate risk controls while benefiting from group-level insurance, hedging strategies, and compliance monitoring.
Key Activities: Risk assessment and monitoring, insurance portfolio management, regulatory compliance oversight, internal audit coordination, crisis management protocols.
Investor Relations
Building Long-Term Partnerships
We serve as the primary interface between the Diakite Group and its investors, providing transparent communication, regular updates, and comprehensive reporting. Our investor relations function ensures stakeholders have access to accurate information and a clear understanding of our strategy and performance.
Key Activities: Investor communication and reporting, stakeholder engagement, capital raising initiatives, shareholder meeting coordination, ESG reporting and disclosure.
Legal and Compliance
Multi-Jurisdictional Regulatory Expertise
Our legal and compliance team navigates the complex regulatory landscape across five West African jurisdictions, managing both Common Law (Nigeria) and OHADA framework (Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, Togo) requirements. We ensure all subsidiaries maintain proper registration, licensing, and operational compliance.
Key Activities: Corporate secretariat services, regulatory filing and compliance, contract review and negotiation, dispute resolution coordination, anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) protocols.
Strategic Planning
Driving Long-Term Growth and Innovation
We develop and implement the group's long-term strategic vision, identifying new market opportunities, potential acquisitions, and areas for operational improvement. Our strategic planning function ensures the Diakite Group remains responsive to market dynamics while maintaining focus on our core mission.
Key Activities: Long-term strategic planning, market analysis and opportunity assessment, merger and acquisition evaluation, new venture incubation, performance benchmarking.
