Financial Controller
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 8 – 10 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
Job Scope
- General management and control of the finance and accounting functions of an arm of the Group.
Job Roles
- Act as the budget manager, clarifying modalities for budget inputs and collating budget and financial plan for the Division based on research, inputs from budget holders and primary financial data.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to generate results, identify trends and produce reliable financial forecasts.
- Liaise with and clarify queries/observations by both the internal and external auditors.
- Effectively manage working capital for the business.
- Continuously improve efficiencies; initiate and manage cost reduction strategies.
- Motivate and lead finance team members by clarifying roles and providing coaching.
Qualifications and Experience
- B.Sc. / HND in any discipline.
- Recognized professional qualification in Accounting, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Possession of a Master’s Degree confers an additional advantage.
- Must have 8 – 10 years post-qualification experience in a well-structured finance unit of a reputable organization or top-tier accounting firm.
- Not less than 3 years as a senior accountant or manager.
Competencies:
- Excellent knowledge of tax, accounting, and financial management.
- Up-to-date knowledge and application of IFRS.
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and persuasive skills – written, verbal & presentation.
- Outstanding manager of human and material resources.
- Above average in computer proficiency.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Navision Dynamics (not compulsory but desirable).
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