• Application Deadline:
• Position: Financial Controller


• Job Type Full Time


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


• Experience 5 - 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Prepare and provide financial and management accounting reports and interpret financial information to management while recommending further courses of action. 


• Maintain and update accounting records and files 


• Analyze budgets and create expense reports 


• Examine tax policies and handle tax payments and returns 


• Meet with clients to discuss confidential accounting issues


• Post transactions and categorize records in the general ledger (e.g. by assets, liabilities, and expenses)


•  Reconcile bank statements


• Analyze transactions with internal and external stakeholders


• Conduct month-end and year-end closures 


• Prepare documents for audits 


• Advise clients on financial issues


• Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations


• Ensure timely, accurate consistent recording of all activities of the company in the books of accounts.


• Analyze revenues, costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and the company’s actual performance compared to the plans.


• Develop trends and projections for the company’s finances.


• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.


•  Manage the preparation of the company’s budget. Forecast monthly, quarterly, and annual results.


• Liaise with external auditors and tax consultants and company secretary for prompt audit, resolution, and filing of annual returns.


•  Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with financial regulations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

• BA/BSc in Economics, Finance Accounting Engineering, and or Mathematics., MSc is a plus


•  Professional qualification such as ACCA/ACA/CFA/CPA is a must.

REQUIRED SKILLS 

• In-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation, and bookkeeping 


• Hands-on experience with budgeting and risk management •


• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models •


• Proficiency in accounting software


• Solid analytical and decision-making skills


• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles


• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations • Excellent use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel; very good with spreadsheets


• Good math skills


• Attention to detail


• Strong organizational and communication skills


• Confidentiality and integrity


• Experience in the financial sector with previous possible roles such as financial analyst


•  Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns


• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Able to work with and support cross-functional team