• Application Deadline:
• Position: Financial Controller



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 7 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Summary

• The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of OBSIDIAN, ensuring the firm’s financial operations are managed with precision and creativity.


• The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, with the ability to manage complex financial processes, as well as the mindset of a forward-thinking entrepreneur who can design and execute creative solutions for financial efficiency and growth.

Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting:

• Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and analysis to management.


• Oversee and manage the firm’s margin accounts, ensuring proper tracking, reconciliation, and optimisation.


• Manage the firm’s tax fund, ensuring full compliance with regulatory obligations while optimising tax efficiency.


• Supervise the payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with company policies.


• Ensure robust internal controls are in place to safeguard the firm’s assets and maintain financial integrity.

Audit & Compliance:

• Lead and coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of audit queries.


• Ensure all statutory, tax, and regulatory filings are up-to-date and compliant with Nigerian financial regulations.


• Maintain strong relationships with tax authorities, auditors, banks, and other key external partners.

Strategic Financial Planning:

• Partner with leadership to design and implement financial strategies that align with OBSIDIAN’s growth objectives.


• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and revenue enhancement through creative financial structuring.


• Design and implement innovative funding models and financial management processes to support strategic initiatives.

Entrepreneurial & Creative Input:

• Apply a creative, solutions-driven mindset to financial challenges, bringing innovative approaches to budgeting, fund management, and financial forecasting.


• Think like a business owner, proactively identifying risks, efficiencies, and opportunities to drive value creation.


• Collaborate across departments, supporting new business initiatives with tailored financial models and commercial advice.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s Degree is a plus).


• Professional certification: ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent is mandatory.


• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a senior finance role, preferably within financial services, investment banking, or advisory sectors.


• Proven experience handling margin accounts, tax fund management, payroll, internal controls, and audits.


• Exceptional analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.


• Strong command of Nigerian tax laws, financial regulations, and accounting standards.


• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Number/Excel skills.


• Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of applying creative thinking to solve financial problems.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and work directly with senior leadership.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical and critical thinking.


• Creativity and innovation in financial strategy.


• Strong communication and presentation skills.


• Business acumen and entrepreneurial drive.


• High attention to detail and accuracy.


• Proactive problem-solving ability.