Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

• The Chief Financial Officer will provide strategic financial leadership and oversee the company's financial operations across its engineering, construction, and other business activities.
• The role requires sound financial management, effective internal controls, regulatory compliance, project cost management, and strategic financial planning to support business growth and profitability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial advice to management on business performance, investments, funding, and growth opportunities.
• Lead budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Oversee the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor project budgets, contract costs, cash flows, profitability, and financial commitments across engineering and construction projects.
• Establish effective cost control measures and monitor project expenditure against approved budgets.
• Manage banking relationships, treasury operations, working capital, and funding requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, statutory deductions, financial reporting standards, and other regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls, financial policies, and risk management systems.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure implementation of audit recommendations.
• Provide financial oversight for procurement, subcontractor payments, project claims, contract variations, and client billing.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend measures to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the Finance and Accounts team.
• Present financial reports, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to management and the Board.

General Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• A Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is an added advantage.

Professional Qualification

• Membership of a recognized professional accounting body, such as ICAN or ACCA, is required.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years' progressive experience in finance and accounting.
• At least 5 years in a senior financial management or leadership role.
• Demonstrable experience in financial planning, budgeting, treasury management, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience in engineering, construction, electrical infrastructure, or other project-based businesses is strongly preferred.
• Practical experience in project costing, contract financial management, cash flow forecasting, and cost control is essential.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong strategic financial management and analytical skills.
• Sound knowledge of financial reporting standards, taxation, and statutory compliance.
• Good knowledge of accounting software and financial management systems, with the ability to use them for reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Good understanding of construction project costing, contract management, cash flow, and profitability analysis.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software, financial management systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• High standards of integrity, accountability, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.