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Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Hugo • Nigeria
4 days ago
Job description

A BOUT H UGO

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Own all accounting, statutory, tax, treasury, and operational finance responsibilities for Hugo’s US operations while  managing consolidated financial reporting and the group audit or reviews for Hugo Technologies Inc.

Ensure accurate and compliant financials under US GAAP, maintain strong internal controls, and coordinate with  Africa-based finance teams for intercompany funding, IFRS–US GAAP conversion, and local audit support.

Drive automation, working capital discipline, and scalable processes that improve accuracy, cash efficiency, and

financial insight across the group

Key Responsibilities :

1. US Accounting & Reporting

  • Own the US entity’s books, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and timely, accurate financial statements.
  • Manage month-end close, reconciliations, and revenue recognition.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for consolidation and internal decision-making.
  • Maintain disciplined accounting processes and strengthen controls as the business scales.

2. Group Consolidation & Audit

  • Coordinate the group consolidation under US GAAP, incorporating IFRS-based Africa subsidiaries.
  • Coordinate external financial reviews and audit readiness, ensuring all entities maintain documentation,  reconciliations, and controls that meet auditor, lender or investor standards.
  • Ensure intercompany balances and funding are reconciled and compliant with group policies.
  • Maintain documentation for intercompany accounting best practices and transfer pricing (knowledge a plus).
  • 3. US Compliance, Tax & Controls

  • Oversee all US statutory, tax, and regulatory filings, working with external advisors.
  • Identify and mitigate financial and compliance risks, including FX and intercompany exposure.
  • Maintain internal control frameworks appropriate for a high-performing, growth-stage finance function.
  • 4. Operational Finance, Working Capital & Treasury

  • Oversee client billing, payments, and receivables, ensuring accuracy and timely collections.
  • Manage cash flow forecasting, US bank accounts, and fund transfers to subsidiaries.
  • Monitor and optimize working capital i.e.AR, AP, and intercompany, to ensure liquidity and efficiency.
  • Coordinate with Operations and Client Success to validate billing data and service metrics.
  • Oversee US payroll funding, processing, and reconciliation, ensuring accuracy, compliance with tax and benefit obligations, and timely filings in coordination with HR or external providers
  • 5. Business Partnering & Decision Enablement

  • Partner with FP&A and business leaders to ensure reporting supports performance measurement and  decision-making.
  • Provide insights on trends, margins, and working capital drivers to improve profitability and capital  efficiency.
  • Present financial results in a clear, actionable format for leadership and stakeholders.
  • 6. Systems, Automation & Leadership

  • Support process automation and system improvements within NetSuite and reporting tools to enable scale.
  • Supervise the Billing & Bookkeeping Specialist and collaborate across finance, FP&A, and operations  teams.
  • Promote a culture of accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement.
  • Qualifications : Education :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Certification : CPA, ACCA, or CA (fully qualified).
  • Experience :

  • 8–12 years in accounting or controllership, including :
  • US GAAP financial reporting and audit experience.
  • Exposure to IFRS–US GAAP conversion and multi-entity consolidation.
  • Hands-on experience with intercompany accounting and working capital management.
  • Cross-border coordination with multiple entities or subsidiaries.
  • Technical Skills :

  • ERP experience (NetSuite preferred).
  • Advanced Excel / Google Sheets for reconciliation and analysis.
  • Strong understanding of financial data and reporting structures to support FP&A collaboration.
  • Knowledge of transfer pricing is a plus.
  • Soft Skills :

  • Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive.
  • High degree of judgment, integrity, and confidentiality.
  • Excellent communicator who can translate financial data into business insight.
  • Collaborative, partners effectively with the busines s , and leads through influence across global  teams.
  • Strong business acumen; thrives in a high-growth, evolving environment and balances structure  with agility
  • WHAT WE PROVIDE

    Hugo offers a hybrid work environment that balances employee flexibility with a collegial, fun office culture. We pride ourselves on offering a dynamic environment where ambitious professionals can make a measurable impact and accelerate their career. Our compensation and benefits are highly competitive.

    PRIVACY STATEMENT

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    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

    Diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our DNA. Promoting and, where possible, improving diversity, equity and inclusion are a value-based and commercial necessity. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, gender identify, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, or any other legally protected status

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