Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

• At least 14 years

• Chartered Accountant (ACA/FCA) – Mandatory

• At least 14 years

• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role (CFO/Head of Finance/Finance Director)

• Strong exposure to:

  a. Project finance

  b. Banking & structured funding

  c. Multi-entity consolidation

We are a fast-growing business group with a strong presence in ICT system integration and sustainable energy solutions. Our concerns deliver advanced IT infrastructure solutions and solar and green power solutions to leading organizations across the country. We are now seeking an experienced and strategic finance professional to lead financial management across these two growing business concerns.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy & Business Partnering

• Define and drive financial strategy aligned with the Company’s core business and strategic business verticals

• Partner with the CEO / MD on project bidding, pricing, and investment decisions

• Lead long-term financial planning including capital allocation across subsidiaries

• Provide strategic insights on expansion, diversification, and new ventures

2. Project Finance & Commercial Control

• Lead financial evaluation of all projects

• Develop and validate IRR, NPV, payback, and margin models

• Ensure project-level profitability tracking and cost control

• Oversee contract structuring, milestone billing, retention, and collections

• Identify and prevent margin leakage and cost overruns

3. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Manage working capital across equipment procurement and project cycles

• Optimize Receivables, Inventory levels, and Vendor credit terms

• Implement rolling cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning

4. Treasury, Banking & Funding

• Lead project financing, structured funding and trade finance (LC, BG, supplier credit)

• Maintain relationships with banks and NBFIs

• Explore green financing/climate funds / concessional funding

• Optimize cost of capital and funding mix

5. Accounting, Reporting & Consolidation

• Ensure accurate and timely consolidated financial reporting

• Implement project-based revenue recognition (percentage-of-completion)

• Standardize accounting policies across subsidiaries

• Ensure compliance with IFRS and local regulations

6. Tax, VAT & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee VAT and tax compliance

• Manage tax planning and regulatory interactions

• Ensure full compliance with NBR and statutory requirements

7. Procurement Finance & Cost Governance

• Establish financial controls over Procurement, Vendor contracts, and project sourcing decisions

• Drive cost benchmarking and commercial discipline across projects

8. Risk Management & Internal Controls

• Identify and mitigate risks related to:

  a. FX exposure (imported equipment)

  b. Project delays and penalties

  c. Cost overruns and contract risks

• Strengthen internal controls and governance framework

9. Investment, M&A & Expansion

• Evaluate and assess new business and investment opportunities.

• Lead financial due diligence, valuation, and deal structuring for potential investments and M&A transactions.

• Assess financial, commercial, and operational risks associated with proposed investments and expansion initiatives.

• Develop financial models and investment analysis to support strategic decision-making.

10. Leadership & Team Development

• Build and lead a high-performing finance and project finance team

• Strengthen coordination between finance, engineering, and operations

• Drive a culture of accountability, control, and performance

11. Audit

• Coordinate external and internal audits

• Ensure compliance with statutory and governance standards