Chief Financial & Investment Officer (CFIO) at IRECRUITERS AFRICA

, Osun State, Nigeria -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

70000000.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Strategy, Investment Growth, Capital Architecture, Financial Operations, Governance, Risk Management, Enterprise Value Creation, Investment Product Development, Financial Modelling, Valuation, Capital Markets, Investor Relations, Team Leadership, Strategic Counsel, Technology Adoption, Negotiation

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Industry: Real Estate Development Level: Executive Director / Board-Level About Company: A leading real estate development group in Lagos. The Company is seeking a world-class Chief Financial & Investment Officer (CFIO) to drive its financial strategy, institutional investment growth, and long-term capital architecture. This is a high-impact executive role for a visionary leader who has successfully shaped financial ecosystems, raised significant capital, and built scalable investment platforms within complex, fast-growing organizations. The CFIO will serve as both the financial steward and investment architect of the Group—providing strategic leadership across capital markets, investment product development, governance, risk, and enterprise value creation. This role is positioned on a clear succession path to become the pioneer Managing Director of the investment subsidiary and ultimately the Group CEO. The ideal candidate is a high-caliber finance and investment executive with a proven ability to design and scale sophisticated capital ecosystems. Key Responsibilities includes but not limited to the following; § Lead the development and execution of the Group’s capital strategy, including liquidity planning, financing optimization, and institutional capital formation. § Originate, structure, and negotiate complex financing across equity, debt, mezzanine, quasi-equity, PPPs, and JV arrangements. § Architect and manage the company’s investment products—rental portfolios, housing funds, co-investment schemes, and structured real estate vehicles. § Oversee all financial operations, governance, IFRS reporting, treasury, budgeting, and internal controls. § Lead development finance activities, ensure project financial viability, and manage lender/investor reporting for large-scale developments. § Provide strategic counsel to the Executive Chairman and Board; guide corporate strategy, diversification, and capital market positioning. § Build and manage relationships with banks, DFIs, private equity firms, JV partners, and institutional investors. § Champion technology adoption—ERP, MIS, analytics, and prop-tech integrations to drive financial and operational efficiency. Requirements § Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. § Professional certification: CFA, ACCA, or ICAN (CFA strongly preferred). § Minimum 15 years’ senior leadership experience in finance, investment, capital markets, or real estate development. § Demonstrated success raising ₦5bn+ capital or equivalent for large-scale projects. § Strong track record in structuring investment products, JV deals, and development financing. § Advanced financial modelling, valuation, capital markets, and investment structuring expertise. § Board-level exposure and experience presenting to Finance, Audit, and Investment Committees. Leadership & Behavioral Attributes § Visionary, strategic, and commercially astute § Highly analytical with exceptional judgement § Skilled in building and leading high-performance teams § Persuasive with strong investor diplomacy § Results-driven with a high accountability culture. Why This Role Is Exceptional § Opportunity to architect and scale a real estate investment platform of institutional grade § A direct path to a future Group CEO position § Board-level influence in a high-growth development group § Ability to lead transformative capital and investment initiatives that shape the future of urban development in Nigeria Benefits Compensation: Base Salary is N70 million per annum (negotiable, commensurate with experience and value creation potential) Additional Benefits: Comprehensive executive benefits, performance incentives, and long-term value-aligned rewards.

Responsibilities

The CFIO will lead the development and execution of the Group’s capital strategy while overseeing all financial operations and governance. They will also provide strategic counsel to the Executive Chairman and Board, guiding corporate strategy and capital market positioning.