The financial Controller will oversee all financial operations ensuring compliance accuracy and strategic financial management. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with 812 years of experience in large multinational manufacturing/processing companies including 5 years as a Controller/Finance Manager. Experience with ERP implementation (NetSuite preferred) Big4 group audits and Nigerian tax laws are essential.
1. Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare accurate monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements (IFRS compliant)
- Lead grouplevel audits with Big4 firms ensuring timely completion
- Ensure compliance with Nigerian tax laws (CIT VAT WHT PAYE) and statutory filings
2. Budgeting & Cost Control
- Develop and monitor annual budgets forecasts and variance analysis
- Implement cost optimization strategies for manufacturing operations
- Analyze product costing inventory valuation and overhead allocation
3. ERP & Process Improvement
- Oversee ERP systems (NetSuite experience desirable)
- Standardize financial processes across departments
- Enhance financial reporting and analytics capabilities
4. Team Leadership
- Mentor and lead the finance team (accounting tax audit)
- Collaborate with operations supply chain and senior management
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance; ICAN/ACCA/CPA certification mandatory.
- 812 years in finance with 5 years as Controller/Finance Manager in manufacturing.
- Proven experience with ERP implementation (NetSuite preferred).
- Handson experience with Big4 group audits.
- Expertise in Nigerian tax laws and GAAP/IFRS.
- Strong analytical leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced Excel/ERP/data visualization skills.