Chief Financial Officer

Smartcity is an investment and infrastructure development company dedicated to creating modern real estate and infrastructural projects that allow people to live, work and relax in a technologically enabled environment that makes for pleasant and productive living

Job Details

• Job Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Location: Lagos
• Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial strategy, treasury operations, capital management, investment oversight and risk management. The successful candidate will drive financial sustainability, optimise capital allocation, strengthen governance and support the company's long-term growth objectives

Responsibilities

• Treasury and Capital Management: Oversee liquidity, working capital, fundraising, banking relationships and capital structure optimisation
• Financial Reporting and Control: Ensure accurate IFRS-compliant reporting, robust internal controls, budgeting, audits and financial governance
• Financial Strategy and Investment: Lead financial planning, investment analysis, due diligence, valuations, capital allocation and financial advisory on strategic transactions
• Risk and Compliance: Oversee financial risk management, tax planning, regulatory compliance, insurance and asset protection
• Leadership and Stakeholder Management: Build a high-performing finance team and manage relationships with investors, lenders, the Board and other key stakeholders

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field
• Mandatory ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent professional qualification
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage
• Minimum of 15 years' progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior financial leadership role
• Proven experience in real estate investment, private equity, hospitality or infrastructure finance
• Strong expertise in IFRS, financial modelling, capital markets, investment analysis and risk management
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with international investors, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and multilateral agencies is an advantage

How to Apply

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