Head of Finance
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Human Capital Partners (HCP) is recruiting a Head of Finance for an online sports betting and gaming company based in Lagos. The role provides strategic and financial leadership, covering reporting, budgeting, treasury, taxation, IFRS compliance, and gaming-specific finance such as revenue reporting, player wallet reconciliation, and payment settlements. The position reports to the Managing Director and works closely with senior management to support business decisions and sustainable growth.
- Strategic finance leadership role reporting to the Managing Director in Lagos
- Focus on IFRS, Nigerian tax and regulatory compliance, and gaming financial operations
- Covers budgeting, forecasting, treasury, internal controls, and financial governance
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Human Capital Partners (HCP) is recruiting a Head of Finance for an online sports betting and gaming company based in Lagos. The role provides strategic and financial leadership, covering reporting, budgeting, treasury, taxation, IFRS compliance, and gaming-specific finance such as revenue reporting, player wallet reconciliation, and payment settlements. The position reports to the Managing Director and works closely with senior management to support business decisions and sustainable growth.
- Strategic finance leadership role reporting to the Managing Director in Lagos
- Focus on IFRS, Nigerian tax and regulatory compliance, and gaming financial operations
- Covers budgeting, forecasting, treasury, internal controls, and financial governance
- Involves sportsbook and casino performance monitoring including GGR and NGR
- Requires understanding of online betting and gaming financial operations
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Human Capital Partners (HCP) - Our client, an Online Sports Betting and Gaming Company, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Finance
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
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.
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.
Responsibilties
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Develop and implement financial strategies, budgets, forecasts, and business plans aligned with organisational objectives and profitability targets.
Requirements
- 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.
- Familiarity with sportsbook and casino platforms, player wallet systems, payment gateways, gaming revenue models, and digital transaction reconciliation is an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, cash flow management, account reconciliations, audit coordination, statutory compliance, and cost optimisation.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Membership of ICAN, ACCA, ACA, or another recognised professional accounting body.
- Experience in online sports betting, gaming, casinos, fintech, payment services, e-commerce, or another high-volume digital business is desirable.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, Nigerian accounting and tax requirements, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, internal controls, and financial governance.
- Strong analytical, commercial, leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with high levels of integrity, accountability, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
- Proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- A postgraduate qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is an added advantage.
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to:
- [email protected]
- using the job title as the subject of the mail.
- Note
- : All information provided will be treated in strict confidence.
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