Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About this role

Fort Knox Group, a diversified security and financial outfit with a long track record, is looking for a Chief Financial Officer in Lagos. The role leads the Finance Department, aligning financial strategy with the company’s objectives and overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, controls, and compliance. The CFO will manage capital structure, relationships with external parties, and the MIS and performance reporting for decision-making. The position includes supervising the Financial Control team and providing guidance on accounting standards, taxation, and regulatory matters. The company operates across guard services, recovery, patrol systems, and tracking systems, serving the West Africa region from Nigeria.

What you would do

• Develop and implement the Finance Department's strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee capital structure and determine optimal debt, equity, and internal financing mix.
• Identify financial risks and assess long-term implications of business initiatives; advise the Board and Management.
• Coordinate preparation and implementation of corporate budgets and resource allocation.
• Authorize expenditure and financial transactions within approved authority limits.
• Develop and implement cost-management strategies to control expenditure and improve efficiency.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, regulators, financial institutions, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee financial reporting, MIS, business intelligence, and performance management.
• Review financial activities and performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.

What they are asking for

• Hands-on experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and reporting standards.
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian tax system and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of the Nigerian mortgage sector and mortgage banking operations.
• Ability to engage with senior management, financial institutions, and financiers.
• Ability to interpret financial statements and provide strategic recommendations.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.
• Integrity, professionalism, discretion and ethical commitment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

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