Head of Finance

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Job Title: Head of Finance Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The Head of Finance will report to the Managing Director and be responsible for providing strategic and operational financial leadership across the organisation.
• The role oversees financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, taxation, statutory compliance, internal controls, and financial governance.
• The successful candidate will ensure financial sustainability, profitability, effective cash flow management, and compliance with applicable Nigerian laws, regulations, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The role also requires an understanding of online sports betting and gaming financial operations, including revenue reporting, player wallet reconciliation, payment settlements, gaming-related costs, and financial risk management.
• The Head of Finance will work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to support informed business decisions, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Responsibilties

• Develop and implement financial strategies, budgets, forecasts, and business plans aligned with organisational objectives and profitability targets.
• Oversee the full accounting cycle, including general ledger management, account reconciliations, period-end closing, management accounts, and statutory financial reporting in accordance with IFRS and applicable requirements.
• Lead financial planning and analysis, monitor performance against approved budgets, investigate variances, and recommend measures to improve profitability and cost efficiency.
• Manage treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and financial obligations, ensuring adequate funds are available for operational needs and player withdrawals.
• Monitor sportsbook and casino financial performance, including Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR), Net Gaming Revenue (NGR), betting stakes, payouts, bonuses, jackpots, promotional costs, and gaming supplier fees.
• Oversee payment operations and reconciliation, including player deposits, withdrawals, wallet balances, payment gateway settlements, chargebacks, and bank transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian tax laws, statutory filing requirements, gaming-related financial obligations, and other relevant regulatory requirements, while coordinating tax audits and external financial audits.
• Establish and strengthen internal financial controls, fraud prevention measures, financial risk management processes, approval procedures, and compliance with delegated authority limits.
• Lead improvements in financial systems, accounting software, automated reconciliations, financial reporting tools, and data integrity to enhance operational efficiency and financial governance.
• Supervise and develop the Finance team, provide management with timely financial insights, coordinate external stakeholders, and support strategic decisions, business expansion, and continuous financial improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Membership of ICAN, ACCA, ACA, or another recognised professional accounting body.
• A postgraduate qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is an added advantage.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, treasury, financial control, or financial management, including 3–5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Nigerian accounting and tax requirements, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, internal controls, and financial governance.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, cash flow management, account reconciliations, audit coordination, statutory compliance, and cost optimisation.
• Experience in online sports betting, gaming, casinos, fintech, payment services, e-commerce, or another high-volume digital business is desirable.
• Familiarity with sportsbook and casino platforms, player wallet systems, payment gateways, gaming revenue models, and digital transaction reconciliation is an advantage.
• Proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, commercial, leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with high levels of integrity, accountability, attention to detail, and confidentiality.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.