• Application Deadline: Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Financial Controller


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 15 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Location: Ojota, Lagos

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking to hire a qualified candidate with a solid finance and accounting experience in the manufacturing sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities to ensure timely close and reporting.


• Conduct in-depth analysis of the company's financial performance using relevant KPIs.


• Oversee preparation of the group consolidated management accounts every month.


• Review and validate general ledger entries on the ERP for accuracy and completeness.


• Review and validate all invoices (both customer and supplier) and accounting schedules (e.g., fixed asset register, payment schedules, receivables aging analysis).


• Oversee the reconciliation of intercompany accounts across the group.


• Monitor cashflow balances and debt obligations across the group.


• Supervise credit risk management process including supporting collection of receivables.


• Monitor FX risks and hedging instruments across the group.


• Coordinate all audit activities including statutory and tax audits to ensure timely completion.


• Supervise financial operations of subsidiary companies.


• Monitor tax compliance and ensure all tax obligations are paid and filed on time.


• Oversee the implementation of accounting policies and recommend improvements where necessary.


• Conduct frequent review of accounting processes and internal controls and advise management on risk areas and mitigating strategies.


• Monitor updates in financial laws and regulations and advise management on compliance.


• Provide technical advice on financial reporting issues.


• Supervise and coach Finance team members

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other related disciplines


• Chartered accounting qualification (ICAN or ACCA) is required.


• Experience: Minimum of 15 years of work experience in accounting, finance, or audit, with a minimum of 10 years in a supervisory position.


• Not more than 45 years.