Finance Controller (LAGRIDE)
Job Summary
- Manage the General Ledger Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable and inventory accounting including timely reconciliation of supporting schedules.
- Supervise the preparation and review of monthly financial statements and management reports ensuring timely submission to management and relevant stakeholders.
- Monitor the companys financial performance cash flow working capital and key financial indicators.
- Ensure compliance with applicable IFRS tax statutory and internal control requirements.
- Identify financial risks control gaps and discrepancies and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Coordinate monthly inventory counts and ensure proper reconciliation of physical and accounting records.
- Review and approve payment vouchers sales invoices journals and other financial documents in line with approved policies.
- Coordinate and support internal and external audits including preparation of required schedules and documentation.
- Support budgeting forecasting financial analysis and variance reporting.
- Supervise and provide guidance to the finance and accounting team ensuring accuracy and timely completion of deliverables.
- Liaise with auditors banks tax authorities suppliers and other relevant stakeholders on finance-related matters.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field. A Masters degree/MBA is an advantage.
- ACA ACCA CPA or equivalent professional accounting certification is an advantage.
- 510 years of relevant experience in accounting auditing or finance with experience in a managerial or supervisory role. Experience in FMCG manufacturing automotive retail or other inventory-driven industries is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP & IFRS financial reporting taxation budgeting financial analysis internal controls and accounting/ERP systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Strong leadership and people-management skills.
- Ability to manage financial operations.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Health and wellness benefits (HMO).
- Career growth and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to play a key role in strengthening Lagrides financial sustainability and expansion strategy.
Required Skills:
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field. A Masters degree/MBA is an advantage. ACA ACCA CPA or equivalent professional accounting certification is an advantage. 510 years of relevant experience in accounting auditing or finance with experience in a managerial or supervisory role. Experience in FMCG manufacturing automotive retail or other inventory-driven industries is an advantage. Strong knowledge of GAAP & IFRS financial reporting taxation budgeting financial analysis internal controls and accounting/ERP systems. Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication skills. Strong leadership and people-management skills. Ability to manage financial operations. Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance. High attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organizational and time-management skills.