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Chief Financial Officer
About this role
Smartcity Plc is recruiting a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, treasury operations, capital management, investment oversight and risk management. The role involves building and guiding the finance team, managing relationships with investors and lenders, and ensuring IFRS-compliant reporting and strong internal controls. It requires overseeing financial planning, risk, regulatory compliance, and governance to support long-term growth. The position is based in Lagos and is a full-time role. The advert notes preference for experience with international investors and DFIs, and an advanced professional qualification.
What you would do
- Build and lead a high-performing finance team
- Manage relationships with investors, lenders, Board and key stakeholders
- Oversee financial risk management, tax planning, regulatory compliance, insurance, and asset protection
- Lead financial planning, investment analysis, due diligence, valuations and capital allocation
- Advise on strategic transactions and financial advisory matters
- Oversee liquidity management, working capital, fundraising, banking relationships, and capital structure
- Ensure IFRS-compliant reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and audits
- Maintain strong financial governance and reporting processes
- Support long-term growth objectives through financial strategy
- Collaborate with other functions to optimise financial performance
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field
- Mandatory professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent)
- Minimum 15 years of progressive finance experience
- At least 5 years in a senior financial leadership role
- Experience in real estate investment, private equity, hospitality, or infrastructure finance
- MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage
- Strong IFRS, financial modelling, capital markets, investment analysis and risk management expertise
- Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with international investors, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) or multilateral agencies is an advantage
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