Chief Financial Officer at Fort Knox Group
Fort Knox Group
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 4 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Chief Financial Officer
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join Fort Knox Group as Chief Financial Officer in Lagos, Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute financial strategies to support the growth and profitability of the group's businesses
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for each business unit within the group
- Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and provide insights to senior management to support decision-making
- Manage cash flow, investment activities, and risk management for the group
- Lead financial reporting and analysis, including the preparation of financial statements, regulatory filings, and management reports
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal controls across the group's businesses
- Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities to fulfill financial reporting requirements
- Evaluate and recommend financial technology solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy of financial processes
- Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEOs and board of directors to drive sustainable growth and value creation
- Lead the finance team and provide mentoring and development opportunities to enhance financial capabilities within the group
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- 6–9 years of proven experience as a Chief Financial Officer or in senior finance leadership roles within a multi-industry environment
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills to interpret complex financial data and make strategic recommendations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with senior executives and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of financial regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements for multi-industry businesses
- Experience in capital raising
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation