Chief Financial Officer

About this role

The advert seeks a Chief Financial Officer for Universal Human Resource Consult, a Nigerian HR consulting firm. The role is based in Abuja and entails providing strategic financial leadership across the company’s various activities, including engineering and construction, with emphasis on internal controls, regulatory compliance, project costing, and planning to support growth and profitability. The CFO will advise management on performance, investments, budgeting, funding, and opportunities, and will lead financial planning, reporting, treasury management, and audits. The position requires extensive finance experience, including leadership in senior financial roles, and professional accounting qualifications. The employer offers services in HR consulting, training, and talent management for both private and government organisations.

What you would do

• Provide strategic financial advice on performance, investments, funding, and growth opportunities
• Lead budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports
• Monitor budgets, contract costs, cash flows, profitability, and commitments on projects
• Establish cost controls and monitor project expenditures against budgets
• Manage banking relationships, treasury operations, working capital, and funding needs
• Ensure tax, regulatory, and financial reporting compliance
• Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and risk management systems
• Coordinate audits and implement audit recommendations
• Oversee procurement-related finances, including subcontractor payments, project claims, variations, and client billing

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Master’s degree in Finance or MBA is an added advantage
• Professional qualification with ICAN or ACCA
• Minimum 10 years’ progressive finance experience
• At least 5 years in a senior financial management or leadership role
• Experience in engineering, construction, electrical infrastructure or project-based businesses preferred
• Practical experience in project costing, contract financial management, cash flow forecasting, and cost control
• Strong strategic financial management, analytical, and communication skills
• Proficiency with accounting software and financial management systems
• High integrity and ability to manage multiple priorities

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