Head of Financial Control

About the role

The Head of Financial Control will lead the finance and accounting function, shaping strategy, overseeing reporting, budgeting and regulatory compliance for the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute finance and accounting strategy across the company.
• Prepare, monitor and control departmental budgets.
• Produce financial statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports and tax returns.
• Represent the company before financial, governmental and regulatory authorities.
• Develop policies and standards to optimise resource utilisation.
• Supervise fund investments and coordinate with banks or investment bankers to raise capital.
• Ensure compliance with capital‑market reporting, audit and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• BSc/HND in Accounting or a finance‑related discipline.
• Chartered Accountant qualification (mandatory).
• MBA or professional certifications such as MCIB, ACIB (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar senior finance role within a financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and taxation.

Required skills

• IFRS compliance
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Taxation and tax return preparation
• Financial reporting and statement preparation
• Budgeting and cost‑control techniques
• Bank reconciliation processes
• Automated financial and accounting reporting systems

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from NGN 500,000 to NGN 600,000 per month.