Head of Finance

About this role

The role is for a Head of Finance in Lagos, reporting to the Managing Director. The person will lead financial strategy and operations to ensure sustainability, profitability, cash flow management, and compliance with Nigerian laws and IFRS. Responsibilities include financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, taxation, internal controls, and governance, with a focus on online sports betting and gaming financial operations. The employer is a Lagos-based Online Sports Betting and Gaming company, working with senior management and cross-functional teams to support growth and informed decision-making.

What you would do

• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting in line with IFRS.
• Manage treasury, cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and banking relationships.
• Lead internal controls, governance, and risk management processes.
• Supervise the Finance team and provide timely financial insights to stakeholders.
• Monitor gaming revenue metrics such as Gross Gaming Revenue and Net Gaming Revenue, and related costs.
• Oversee payment operations, including player deposits, withdrawals, and wallet settlements.
• Coordinate external audits and tax filings, ensuring compliance with Nigerian laws.
• Drive financial system improvements and automation of reconciliations and reporting.
• Support strategic planning, budgeting, and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with delegated authority and fraud prevention measures.

What they are asking for

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, treasury, or financial management, with 3–5 years in a senior leadership role.

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