Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at an Undisclosed Company via Redswitch Collections – Lagos

A growing sports betting and gaming business in Lagos is hiring a Chief Financial Officer through Redswitch Collections. The CFO will lead financial strategy, strengthen governance and support commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop the financial strategy, annual planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Lead cash flow, treasury, liquidity and working-capital management.
• Prepare statutory financial statements, management accounts and reports for executive and board review.
• Strengthen accounting controls, compliance processes and financial risk management.
• Oversee financial operations for sportsbook, casino, payments, settlement, agent commissions and revenue reconciliation.
• Track profitability, costs, revenue trends and operating efficiency.
• Maintain effective relationships with auditors, banks, regulators and other financial stakeholders.
• Lead and develop the finance and accounting team, identifying financial risks and proposing practical mitigations.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• Mandatory professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA or an equivalent.
• Eight to ten years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least five years in senior financial management.
• Prior work as a CFO, Finance Director, Financial Controller or Head of Finance is highly desirable.
• Relevant experience in gaming, betting, fintech, payments or financial services is an advantage.
• Strong competence in financial reporting, tax, treasury, budgeting, internal controls and financial systems.
• Advanced analytical, leadership, negotiation and decision-making skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• An MBA or related postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.

Salary

₦2,000,000–₦2,500,000 per month.