Chief Financial Officer

An established company is recruiting for the following position. Role Summary

• The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key executive leadership position responsible for the overall financial strategy, management, and health of Cosgrove Investment Limited.

• The CFO will drive the company's long-term financial planning, capital structure, fiscal control, and risk management across both its

• large-scale real estate development and road construction/infrastructure divisions.

• This role requires extensive experience in financial leadership within the Nigerian construction and infrastructure sector.

Key Responsibilities: The CFO's responsibilities are divided into four main strategic areas: Financial Strategy & Planning

• Strategic Planning: Lead the development and execution of the company's long- term financial strategy, supporting the CEO's vision for growth and market expansion.

• Capital Management: Determine the optimal capital structure; manage equity and debt funding, including liaising with banks, financial institutions, and potential investors for project financing.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Oversee the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget, financial forecasts, and resource allocation across all departments andprojects  (Real Estate & Infrastructure).

• Investment Decisions: Provide financial analysis and counsel on major capital expenditures, project feasibility, and M&A opportunities.

Financial Operations & Project Control

• Cost Management: Implement robust financial controls and systems to monitor project costs, ensure accurate cost-to-complete reporting, and maximize profitability for complex road and housing projects.

• Treasury & Cash Flow: Direct the Treasury function, managing working capital, optimizing cash flow, and overseeing foreign exchange risk related to imported construction materials and equipment.

• Accounting & Reporting: Direct all accounting operations, ensuring compliance with local (IFRS/SAS) and international accounting standards. Lead the preparation of all statutory and internal financial reports for the Board and CEO.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Financial Risk: Establish and maintain comprehensive risk management policies to protect the company's assets, including credit risk, liquidity risk, and operational risk.

• Tax Management: Oversee all tax planning, compliance, and reporting (e.g., FIRS, State BIRs), ensuring adherence to VAT, WHT, and Corporate Tax laws across all operating states.

• Audit Management: Act as the primary liaison for both internal and external auditors, ensuring timely and clean audits.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting teams...