Job title: Financial Controller
Company: eRecruiter
Job description: Job Description:Our client is a tech company that simplifies buying construction materials in Nigeria through an online platform, helping builders find quality supplies quickly and reliably. They are looking to hire a Financial Controller. The ideal candidate will lead their finance function with precision and vision. This is a high-impact leadership role that goes beyond traditional accounting, driving financial excellence, optimizing performance, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization. The candidate will be instrumental in ensuring financial integrity, maximising operational efficiency, and enabling growth through data-led insights and rigorous control frameworks.Key Responsibilities1. Financial Reporting & Governance
- Own the end-to-end financial reporting process, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial statements in line with IFRS/local GAAP.
- Establish and maintain strong internal control systems, accounting policies, and financial governance frameworks.
- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with discipline and consistency.
- Oversee budget preparation, financial forecasting, and variance analysis with strategic recommendations for course correction.
- Provide senior leadership with deep financial insights and dashboards for agile business decisions.
2. Tax & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with all tax regulations (CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, etc.) and proactively manage tax planning to optimize liabilities.
- Oversee all tax filings, audits, and engagements with tax authorities and external advisors.
- Track regulatory changes and assess their implications on financial reporting and operations.
3. Treasury & Working Capital Management
- Develop robust cash flow strategies and optimize liquidity to support day-to-day operations and growth initiatives.
- Enhance working capital cycles, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory, through data-driven process improvements.
- Manage banking relationships and financing structures, ensuring efficient deployment of financial assets.
- Monitor and mitigate financial risks including FX volatility, interest rate exposure, and counterparty credit risk.
4. Financial Analysis & Strategic Modeling
- Build dynamic financial models to support business planning, pricing, and profitability analysis.
- Perform scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to guide high-stakes decisions.
- Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for executive leadership.
5. Team Leadership & Performance Culture
- Lead and grow a high-performing finance team through coaching, mentorship, and professional development.
- Instill a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and commercial excellence.
- Drive adoption of automation and digital tools to streamline reporting and operational finance.
- Ensure finance objectives are tightly aligned with the company’s broader commercial goals.
6. Investor Relations & Capital Strategy
- Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial updates for investors, board members, and strategic partners.
- Support capital formation activities by providing accurate financial data, due diligence documentation, and insights on business health.
- Ensure financial structures align with investor expectations and capital strategy.
7. Process Optimization & Systems Integration
- Continuously assess and enhance financial processes for accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
- Champion the use of technology to automate reconciliation, reporting, and forecasting.
- Develop and track KPIs that measure financial and operational performance across units.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- ICAN, ACCA, or CFA qualification is mandatory.
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience, including leadership roles in finance or controllership.
- Demonstrated expertise in financial modelling, accounting operations, and stakeholder reporting.
- Proven success in high-growth environments or startup ecosystems is a plus.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
- Sharp analytical thinking with a bias for execution.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate cross functionally and influence senior stakeholders.
- High proficiency in Excel and modern accounting systems (e.g. Zoho).
- Unwavering attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities with integrity.
Expected salary:
Location: Lagos, Lagos State
Job date: Thu, 29 May 2025 00:51:42 GMT