Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Zurishaddai Recruitment Agency - 2 Openings

Zurishaddai Recruitment Agency was established in 2021 to provide professional Human Resources consulting and services to organizations of all sizes. We provide services, resources, and expertise in support of your Company's unique Human Resource needs. We are Human Resource professionals with over 5years of experience in this field.

Our Agency can act on your behalf as your Human Resources representative, or we can provide support and expertise to complement existing HR staff. We take the time to develop a strong working relationship with you by understanding your needs, your business and your corporate culture. With that understanding, we recommend solutions in line with your business needs and then work with you to implement them.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Locations: Ikota & Lekki - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Executive Leadership

Job Overview

• We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Senior Accountant to lead and establish our finance operations from the ground up.
• This individual will play a critical role in building and managing our finance department, developing financial controls, creating payroll systems, and ensuring full compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• The ideal candidate must be based in Lagos Island and ready to take full ownership of financial processes in a growing and dynamic organisation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and structure the finance department, including systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Build and maintain a robust payroll system and employee compensation database.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Handle day-to-day accounting operations including AP/AR, reconciliations, invoicing, and cash-flow management.
• Ensure timely statutory filings, tax compliance, and liaise with relevant regulatory bodies.
• Implement accounting software and digital tools for efficient finance operations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Advise management on financial planning, risk management, and cost control strategies.
• Lead or support audits and financial reviews.
• Collaborate with HR and other departments on employee compensation and benefits alignment.

Requirements

• A minimum of a BSc / Master's Degree / HND in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• ACA/ACCA or other relevant professional certification is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 4-6 years Post ICAN experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or department-building capacity.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, tax laws, and Nigerian financial regulations.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, ZohoBooks).
• Strong analytical skills, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Salary
N500,000 - N700,000 Monthly (Gross).

Application Closing Date
28th July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a Cover letter to: zurishaddairecruitmentagency@gmail.com using "Project Manager " as the subject of the email.

Note: If you are a seasoned executive with a passion for beauty tech, please apply.