Chief Financial Officer at Smartcity Plc

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
1 hour ago

Additional Details

Job ID
161724
Job Views
24

Job Description







  • 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.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES




  • Treasury & Capital Management: Oversee liquidity, working capital, fundraising, banking relationships, and capital structure optimisation.

  • Financial Reporting & Control: Ensure accurate IFRS-compliant reporting, robust internal controls, budgeting, audits, and financial governance.

  • Financial Strategy & Investment: Lead financial planning, investment analysis, due diligence, valuations, capital allocation, and financial advisory on strategic transactions.

  • Risk & Compliance: Oversee financial risk management, tax planning, regulatory compliance, insurance, and asset protection.

  • Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Build a high-performing finance team and manage relationships with investors, lenders, the Board, and other key stakeholders.



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.



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