Chief Financial Officer (CFO) via Fort Knox Outsourcing – Lagos

An undisclosed organisation is recruiting a Chief Financial Officer in Lagos through Fort Knox Outsourcing. The Financial Control position is graded Manager to Senior Manager and provides senior oversight of corporate finance, risk management, reporting and statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate the finance strategy and advise management on funding, capital structure and long-term financial implications.
• Lead budgets, financial-resource allocation, expenditure approvals and cost-management initiatives.
• Oversee management accounts, statutory reports, financial analysis, business intelligence and reliable finance systems.
• Manage financial controls, audit coordination, relationships with regulators, lenders and other stakeholders.
• Monitor tax, accounting and regulatory changes; ensure required statutory returns and remittances are made promptly.
• Prepare board-level financial presentations and lead the Financial Control team.
• Assess economic and industry developments and recommend responses that support sustainable profitability.

Requirements

• Advanced understanding of financial planning, accounting standards, reporting and the Nigerian tax and regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of the Nigerian mortgage sector and mortgage-banking operations.
• Strong financial analysis, business judgement, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
• Excellent written presentation, problem-solving, negotiation, technical reporting and professional integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial reporting tools.

Employment Details

Performance measures include accurate and timely financial statements, audit completion, statutory compliance, effective fraud-prevention controls, dependable information systems and cost efficiency.