The People Practice - Our client is recruiting a qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Position: Financial Controller
Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• Our client is looking to hire a Financial Controller who will be responsible for overseeing all functions of the organization’s financial operations including accounting, finance, reporting, cash management, etc.
• In this role, the FO will also monitor financial internal controls for the firm and provide supervisory guidance to members of the finance team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop financial strategy, including forecasting and risk mitigation plans.
• Oversee all company accounts and maintain necessary reporting to the banks
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• Prepare periodic financial reports, Income statements and oversee bank reconciliation statements.
• Develop Annual Budgets and review regularly.
• Engage in ongoing cost reduction analysis in all areas of the company.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the Finance & Operations team.
• Coordinate Annual Audit processes in compliance with regulations.
• Cash flow management and regular review of internal reports.
• Develop the company's financial books, interpret to management, and recommend improvement areas.
• Reports to the MD with timely and accurate financial information.
• Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems (ERP).
• Debt management and collection.
• Process Compliance and Review.
• Ensure compliance with statutory law and financial regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking & Finance or Economics.
• A minimum of 7 - 10 years of Institutional experience in a business or Finance environment and minimum of 4 years in a management position.
• ICAN, ACCA, CFA or CPA is mandatory.
• Master’s degree is an added advantage.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• Previous work experience as a Financial Controller.
• Good Audit experience and great at liaising with External Auditors.
• Strong ability to engage external regulators and regulatory bodies on tax issues and remittance obligations.
• In-depth understanding of financial reporting in accordance with IFRS Reporting standard.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills.
• Strong Compliance and Internal Control orientation.
• Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
• Proficiency in using accounting software (ERP).
• Strong Analytical skills.
• Good grasp of corporate governance, financial risk, and control.
• Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills.
• In-depth understanding of the financial services industry.
• Strong business acumen.
• Highly organized and strategic thinker.
• Strong ethical values.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exacting attention to detail, picking up on the details that others miss.
• Intellectually curious.
• Very flexible with great collaboration skills.
• A strong focus on excellence.
• Ability to plan and prioritize effectively.
• Comfortable working with a team.
• Passionate, driven, and self-motivated.
• A thirst for knowledge and learning.
• Exceptional creativity and problem-solving skills.