Job Summary
A leading Building & Civil Engineering Contractors Company, preparing to open operations in Togo, Africa, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial function from inception. This strategic leadership role will be responsible for establishing finance and accounting structures, ensuring strong financial governance, and supporting the successful delivery of large-scale construction and infrastructure projects in a startup environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement the company’s financial strategy in line with business objectives and project pipeline.
- Act as a strategic partner to senior management, providing financial insight to support decision-making and growth.
- Establish the finance and accounting function from inception, including structures, policies, and internal controls.
- Build, lead, and develop the finance team, including recruitment, performance management, and capability building.
- Ensure compliance with local statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements in Togo and applicable group policies.
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and reporting processes.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and regulatory authorities.
- Oversee project accounting, cost control, margin analysis, and financial performance of construction and infrastructure projects.
- Monitor project budgets, cash flows, variations, claims, and profitability across multiple sites.
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and funding requirements to support project execution.
- Establish and maintain strong treasury and banking relationships.
- Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of ERP and financial reporting systems.
- Identify financial and operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
- Ensure strong financial governance, transparency, and reporting to stakeholders.
Qualification and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent) is highly preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in finance, with senior leadership exposure.
- Strong background in construction, civil engineering, roadworks, or infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
- Proven experience in setting up finance functions or supporting new company operations.
- Fluency in French is mandatory.
- Experience in West Africa is strongly preferred; exposure to Togo or other French-speaking African countries is a plus.
- English proficiency is an advantage.
- Knowledge of Visual Dolphin or similar construction accounting systems is a strong asset.
Location
Togo, Africa
Work Condition
Head Office
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday | 8:00 am till 5:00 pm
- Saturday | 8:00 am till 1:00 pm
Benefits
- Transportation
- Accomodation
- Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Allowance in Local Currency
- 2 Roundtrip Tickets