Chief Financial Officer Port Harcourt

Megastar is a leading EPCCM company. We offers substantial construction experience, competitive pricing, financial strength, integrity and a commitment to your project that is supported by a foundation of quality and workplace safety. We are committed to building a thriving workplace where people are inspired, empowered, and supported to do their best work. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Employment Type: Full-time About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-driven Chief, Finance & Accounts with strong construction industry experience to lead the Finance & Accounts function of the Company. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational financial leadership, ensuring effective financial planning, project cost control, liquidity management, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, taxation, audit, risk management, and internal controls. The ideal candidate must have a strong understanding of construction/project-based accounting and financial management, with the ability to provide accurate financial insights that support project profitability, cost control, compliance, and overall business growth.

Direct and monitor all financial activities of the organization. Provide strategic financial leadership and advice to Executive Management. Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy. Manage Company liquidity, cash flow, working capital, and financial resources. Oversee financial management and reporting for construction projects. Monitor project costs, budgets, commitments, variations, revenue, profitability, and cash flow. Analyze project financial performance and provide timely reports and recommendations to Executive Management. Develop, implement, and monitor accounting policies, procedures, and financial controls. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with IFRS and applicable statutory requirements. Oversee internal and external audit activities and ensure timely resolution of audit findings. Oversee tax planning, compliance, and statutory financial obligations. Assess, manage, and minimize financial and operational risks. Analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making. Strengthen internal controls and financial governance across the organization. Ensure effective financial controls over procurement, suppliers, subcontractors, payroll, project expenditure, and other financial transactions. Work closely with Project Managers, Commercial, Procurement, Operations, and other departments to ensure effective project financial management. Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance & Accounts team. Ensure compliance with Company policies, accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and financial best practices.

Requirements & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline. Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN or ACCA is required. A Master's degree or MBA will be an added advantage. Minimum of 10 years' relevant professional experience, with significant experience in a senior finance/accounting leadership position. Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in the construction industry is mandatory. Proven experience managing the financial aspects of multiple construction projects. Strong experience in construction/project accounting, project cost management, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and project profitability analysis. Strong knowledge of IFRS, accounting principles, financial reporting, taxation, financial analysis, and internal controls. Good understanding of construction contracts, subcontractor payments, project costs, variations, retention, commitments, and project financial reporting. Experience working closely with Project Management, Commercial, Contracts, Procurement, and Operations teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel, and accounting/ERP systems. Strong financial management and reporting experience in a project-driven environment.

Strong leadership and people-management skills. Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and manage a high-performing Finance & Accounts team. Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.

Excellent financial analysis and problem-solving skills. Strong understanding of project costing and financial performance. Ability to interpret complex financial information and translate it into practical business recommendations. Strong attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy.

High level of integrity, accountability, and professional ethics. Outstanding judgment and decision-making ability. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and meet critical deadlines. Ability to work effectively under pressure. Strong stakeholder-management and relationship-building skills.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned finance professional with substantial construction industry experience and a proven track record of managing finance functions within a project-driven organization. The candidate must be capable of providing strong financial leadership, strengthening financial controls, managing liquidity and project costs, improving financial performance, and supporting project profitability and sustainable business growth.

5th September, 2026. How to Apply

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