CFO / Head of Accounts at Zurishaddai Recruitment Agency

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: CFO / Head of Accounts

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Industry: Oil & Gas, Manufacturing

Job Summary

• The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) would be a member of the Executive Management team responsible for providing strategic financial leadership to the organization.
• The CFO will oversee financial planning, budgeting, accounting, treasury, taxation, risk management, and financial reporting to ensure the organization's long-term financial health and sustainable growth and high figure on Return of Investmnt.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organization's financial strategy in line with corporate objectives.
• Provide financial advice and strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Oversee accounting operations and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage cash flow, capital structure, investments, and financing activities.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and tax laws.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls and risk management systems.
• Monitor financial performance and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Lead external audits and maintain relationships with auditors, banks, investors, and regulatory authorities.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, acquisitions and business expansion initiatives.
• Develop financial policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
• Supervise and develop the finance and accounting team.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strategic financial planning
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Corporate finance and treasury management
• Risk management
• Tax planning and compliance
• Leadership and team management
• Business acumen
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Negotiation and stakeholder management
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of ERP systems and all financial softwares

Expected Performance Indicators

• Revenue and profitability growth
• Budget adherence
• Cash flow management
• Return on investment (N500 Billion annual turnover)
• Cost optimization
• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports
• Regulatory and statutory compliance
• Audit outcomes
• Working capital efficiency
• Financial risk mitigation
• Authority Level.
• The CFO will serve as a member of the executive leadership team and has authority over all financial and operational matters of the organization, including financial policy development, budget approvals, investment recommendations, financial reporting, and oversight of the finance and accounting functions.
• Reports directly to the CEO.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Master's Degree (MBA Finance, or equivalent) is highly preferred.
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, ICAN, CIMA, or CFA is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive finance experience with 5 years as top management level, and 10 years in a senior leadership position as C-Level Employee preferred.
• Must have worked in well known oil & gas, manufacturing organizations.
• Must have met target on ROI of at most N500 Billion annual turnover
• Must have worked in a multinational with high ROI turnovers
• Must reside in Lagos.

Budget
N25,000,000 annual Gross ( Negotiable based on experience and qualifications).

Application Closing Date
29th July, 2026. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: zurishaddairecruitmentagency@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.