Financial Controller

About the role

An experienced, hands-on Financial Controller is sought to oversee financial reporting, treasury, tax compliance, internal controls, budgeting and audit. The role ensures accurate financial records, strengthens financial processes, supports regulatory compliance and provides management with reliable financial insights. The candidate must have strong financial management experience, a solid understanding of IFRS and proven experience in fundraising readiness and execution.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements under IFRS, including IFRS 9 expected credit loss provisions; lead month-end closing and present performance, variances and key ratios to management.
• Oversee loan book accounting, reconcile loan systems, payment gateways and bank accounts, and work with Credit, Collections and Risk on portfolio quality and impairment.
• Manage daily cash positions, liquidity planning, cash flow forecasting, funding facilities, lender covenants and debt obligations.
• Prepare the organisation for fundraising through financial modelling, data room preparation and due diligence, and support debt and equity fundraising from engagement to closing.
• Design and enforce financial controls, coordinate external audits and address control gaps and fraud risks.
• Ensure timely filing of CIT, VAT, WHT and PAYE returns and compliance with CBN and FCCPC reporting requirements.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, monitor spending against budget and provide financial forecasts.
• Lead, coach and develop the Finance and Accounts team, set KPIs and improve finance processes and reporting systems.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline; ACA (ICAN) or ACCA is required; MBA or Master's in Finance is an added advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 3 years in a financial management or leadership role.
• Proven experience in fundraising readiness and execution, including debt and/or equity financing.
• Demonstrated experience building financial processes in a growing organisation and presenting financial information to executives, boards, lenders or investors.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, IFRS 9, Nigerian tax laws, financial controls and audit procedures.
• Understanding of CBN and FCCPC reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel and experience with ERP or accounting systems such as Sage, QuickBooks, Odoo or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience with loan management systems and reporting tools such as Power BI is an advantage.

Compensation is N1,500,000 - N2,000,000 per month. Interested candidates apply by sending their CV to the employer.