Chief Financial Officer at Cosgrove Investment Limited

Cosgrove Investment Limited is a real estate development and general construction company. We are focused on pioneering the integration of technology and automation into residential and commercial real estate using sustainable methods.

At Cosgrove, we’re building much more than just homes. We’re building trust. We believe trust is the foundation of every successful relationship. Building mutual trust with our partners is at the core of everything we do. We walk everyday in their shoes, on their roads, to ensure they constantly feel how they deserve to feel. Comfortable.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-tim

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 to ensure high performance and strict adherence to best practices.
• Stakeholder Communication: Present financial performance, strategic issues, and future outlook to the CEO/Board of Directors
• Systems Implementation: Champion the selection, implementation, and optimization of ERP systems and financial software relevant to the construction industry.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Essential Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. An MBA or Master's degree is highly desirable.
•  Professional Qualification: Must be a Fellow or Associate of ICAN or ACCA or equivalent.
•  Experience: A minimum of 15–20 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in senior financial leadership role.
•  Industry Expertise: Mandatory, significant, and verifiable experience within the road construction, infrastructure, or large-scale real estate development sector in Nigeria, managing multi-project budgets.

Core Competencies:

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage large, high-performing finance teams.
• Strategic Acumen: Deep understanding of financing structures (both local and international) relevant to infrastructure and property development.
• Analytical Rigor: Exceptional ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable strategic decisions for executive management.
• Integrity: Unquestionable professional ethics, integrity, and corporate governance standards.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a Cover Letter to: careers@cosgroveafrica.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.