Financial Controller

Job title : Financial Controller

Job Location : Ogun Deadline : October 11, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

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Job Summary

• We are looking for a Finance Controller to join our team, a professional responsible for overseeing the daily business financial operation.
• He/She will also assist in compliance with regulations and monitoring of internal controls within the Finance/Accounts Unit.

Responsibilities
The ideal Candidate will (but not limited to):

• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Work with the CFO to develop Organizational financial strategy.
• Supervise and review accounting practices.
• Manage relationships with a company's investors, partners, and other external stakeholders on financial matters.
• Identify ways to improve daily financial efficiency, cutting costs and boosting businesses' profits.
• Supervise the Team Lead within the finance function.
• Prepare timely monthly management account & financial statements and support in year-end financial audit.
• Work with Internal Audit to review all bank reconciliation and other exceptions.
• Reconcile suppliers/customers' accounts relating to Factory/Plant operations.
• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, and GL.
• Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition in line with standards.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and other financial forecasts, including reporting their variances.
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end close process.
• Monitor Tax Compliance; Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• A qualified Chartered Accountant with over 10 years of experience in a similar role within the Manufacturing Industry.
• Should have experience in Commercial Finance and Financial Planning & Analysis roles.
• Should possess strong Analytical skills, Strategic thinking & Leadership abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively will be an enhancer for this role especially as part of a team.

Required Competence:

• Technical Accounting Skills.
• Mastery of Accounting Principles.
• Proven work experience as a Finance Controller or similar role.
• Solid knowledge of relevant regulatory standards.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent data collection and analysis skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Relevant training and certifications.
• Multi-tasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.

Key Deliverables as a Finance Controller:

• Controllership: Ensure accurate, efficient, and timely delivery of relevant reports.
• Performance Officer: Be on track with robust and timely performance tracking. Ensure budgetary process improvements and achieve better predictability on outcomes.
• Value Manager: Ensure & support value maximization initiatives (interest, Trade Finance, currency risk management, etc.)
• Co-Strategist: As a Strategist, you will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to support and execute Company Financial strategies through value-adding decisions, superior data analytics and optimal drive of special projects to growth.