• Application Deadline:
• Position: Financial Controller



• Job Type Full Time



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



• Experience 10 years



• Location Lagos




• City Yaba




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Paga is looking for a passionate, self-driven, and experienced financial controller tjoin our growing team!


• As we expand our operations across multiple jurisdictions, the financial controller will play a critical leadership role in managing and enhancing our financial control environment.


• This is a unique opportunity tdrive transformation in a high-growth, digital-first company shaping the future of payments and financial services across Africa and beyond.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Group Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS and local GAAPs (e.g., US GAAP where applicable).


• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across entities.


• Coordinate intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and consolidation journals.


• Oversee FX accounting and multi-currency consolidation, including unrealized/realized gains and hedging treatments.

Financial Controls & Risk Management

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal control environment aligned with SOXlite and audit standards.


• Manage group-level compliance with financial and operational controls, including fraud risk management.


• Ensure accurate revenue recognition, expense accruals, and provisioning policies.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Work with Treasury tmanage cash positioning, bank relationships, funding allocations, and FX liquidity strategies.


• Monitor working capital efficiency across business units and jurisdictions.

Audit & Tax Compliance

• Coordinate annual external audit and manage relationships with auditors across multiple geographies.


• Ensure compliance with tax laws, transfer pricing policies, and statutory filings in Nigeria, the US, and any new markets.


• Support legal and regulatory audits by central banks and tax authorities.

Financial Systems & Process Optimization

• Lead the implementation and optimization of ERP systems (NetSuite), accounting tools, and automation of reporting workflows.


• Standardize processes for financial operations, reconciliations, and reporting across all subsidiaries.

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Provide financial insights and risk assessments tthe CFO, executive leadership, and Board.


• Prepare board and investor-level reporting packs and analysis.


• Support capital raises and international expansion initiatives.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.


• Professional accounting certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA) required.


• MBA or master’s degree in finance is a plus.


• Must have completed the mandatory NYSC

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, including 5+ years in a 


• controller or finance leadership role.


• Experience in a fintech, banking, or regulated financial institution is highly preferred.


• Track record of managing multi-entity, multi-currency operations across jurisdictions.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS; working knowledge of local GAAPs (e.g., Nigeria, US) and tax  laws.


• Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), Excel, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).


• Experience managing cross-border FX accounting and treasury operations.


• Behavioral CompetenciesHigh integrity and professionalism.


• Strong leadership, people management, project management, and cross-functional  collaboration skills.


• Strategic thinker with attention tdetail and operational discipline.


• Excellent communication skills, including experience preparing reports for boards.