Financial Controller

About the role

International Facilities Services Ltd. (IFS) is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to strengthen its finance function during a phase of strategic growth and operational expansion across Nigeria and West Africa. Reporting to the Group Financial Consultant / Co‑CEO, you will play a pivotal role in improving financial controls, reporting quality, profitability analysis, and strategic decision‑making.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting and financial control operations across the business.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, cash‑flow planning, and financial analysis processes.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial governance, and reporting systems.
• Monitor project profitability, cost controls, and operational performance metrics.
• Coordinate statutory reporting, tax compliance, audits, and regulatory filings.
• Support commercial pricing, contract evaluations, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations and commercial teams to improve financial discipline and accountability.
• Assist in implementing scalable financial structures to support rapid business growth.
• Provide analytical and decision‑support insights to executive management.

Required profile

• ACA / ACCA / ICAN qualified.
• 7–10 years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, controls, budgeting, and operational finance.
• Prior exposure to facilities management, engineering services, construction, technical services, or industrial operations is an advantage.
• Strong commercial and analytical mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel.
• Financial modelling.
• Zoho accounting systems.

What we offer

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and major national/multinational projects.
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with strong growth trajectory.
• Significant responsibility, learning opportunities, and long‑term career growth potential.