Redswitch Collections - Our client, a growing organisation in the sports betting and gaming industry, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jobposting service
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Sports Betting & Gaming
About the role
A growing organisation in the sports betting and gaming industry is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership, strengthen financial governance, and drive sustainable business growth.
The successful candidate will oversee the organisation's financial operations, ensure regulatory and statutory compliance, optimise financial performance, and provide strategic insights to support executive decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute the company's financial strategy in alignment with business objectives.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance management.
Manage cash flow, treasury operations, liquidity, and working capital.
Prepare and present financial statements, management reports, and board-level financial updates.
Establish robust financial controls, policies, and risk management frameworks.
Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, financial reporting standards, and statutory obligations.
Oversee sportsbook, casino, payment operations, settlements, agent commissions, and revenue reconciliation.
Monitor revenue performance, operating costs, profitability, and financial efficiency.
Manage relationships with banks, auditors, regulators, and other financial stakeholders.
Lead, develop, and supervise the finance and accounting team.
Identify financial risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent is mandatory.
MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a senior financial management position.
Previous experience as a CFO, Finance Director, Financial Controller, or Head of Finance is highly desirable.
Experience in gaming, sports betting, fintech, payments, or financial services is a strong advantage.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, taxation, treasury management, budgeting, and internal controls.
Excellent analytical, leadership, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
Proficiency in financial management systems and Microsoft Excel.
Ideal Candidate:A strategic finance leader with strong commercial awareness, integrity, analytical depth, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business decisions in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
SalaryN2,000,000 - N2,500,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
30th November, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using “Application – Chief Financial Officer (CFO)" as the subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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