Finance Manager at Fort Knox Outsourcing

Fort Knox Outsourcing was set up to cater to the growing need of businesses in Nigeria to reap the economic, strategic and operational benefits offered by outsourcing. We act as a “Third Party Service Provider” that Source, Select, and Second employment ready workforce in line with client specifications to meet their talent needs as quickly as possible!.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Finance

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the firm's financial strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and provide financial forecasts for strategic decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Analyze market trends and business opportunities to identify growth areas and potential risks.
• Provide strong leadership to the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high performing environment.
• Set clear goals and objectives for the finance department and ensure effective execution.
• Mentor and develop finance staff, promoting professional growth and succession planning.
• Set investment return targets with management and meet such targets by leveraging all applicable products and platforms ensuring corporate funds are maximised at all times
• Manage cash flow and liquidity to ensure the firm's financial stability and optimize working capital.
• Oversee relationships with financial institutions, manage banking relationships, and evaluate investment opportunities.
• Monitor and manage foreign exchange risks and interest rate exposure.
• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and presentations for executive management and the board of directors.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to provide insights into business performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Present financial results and strategic recommendations to the executive team and stakeholders.
• Establish and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Identify and manage financial risks, implementing strategies to mitigate potential challenges.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to financial and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including clients, investors, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
• Present financial information to clients during engagements and contribute to business development efforts.
• Communicate financial strategy, results, and risks effectively to a wide range of audiences.
• Evaluate and implement financial systems and technologies to streamline processes, enhance data accuracy, and improve efficiency.
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in financial technology and recommend relevant solutions.

You would be a good fit if you

• Have a First Degree in Finance / Accounting.
• Must have relevant Finance certification; ICAN/ACCA/CFA, etc
• Possession of a post-graduate qualifications in a related field.
• Possess at least 6 years of relevant experience in similar role.
• Experience interacting with C-Suite executives from different backgrounds, ability to represent the firm when required in relevant circumstances
• Demonstrate appropriate understanding / working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls and apply them.
• Have extremely strong MS Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Have knowledge of procedural controls and data validation techniques.
• Have a thorough understanding of derivatives, hedging, investments, bank account management, and international funds flows; and
• Is an analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolvecomplex problems.

Salary
N400,000 - N500,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@fortknoxoutsourcing.com using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail.