Financial Reporting Lead

Governance Reporting & Control Oversight

• Lead the preparation and delivery of accurate timely and IFRScompliant financial statements
• Oversee and strengthen internal controls within the financial reporting process ensuring reliability and audit readiness
• Identify reporting risks evaluate control gaps and drive timely remediation to maintain financial integrity
• Ensure alignment with accounting standards regulatory requirements and internal policies

Data Analytics & Reporting Insights

• Leverage data and reporting tools (e.g. Excel Power BI) to enhance financial reporting variance analysis and trend insights
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards and reconciliations to support decisionmaking
• Translate financial data into clear actionable insights for management and stakeholders

Process Improvement & Technology Enablement

• Review and optimise endtoend financial reporting processes (P2P O2C R2R close processes reconciliations)
• Identify inefficiencies and drive automation and standardisation to improve reporting timelines and accuracy
• Promote the use of ERP systems and reporting tools to strengthen data integrity and audit trails
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reporting quality and operational efficiency

Compliance Audit & Financial Reporting Assurance

• Coordinate and support external and internal audits ensuring readiness and timely resolution of issues
• Prepare and review financial reporting schedules reconciliations and disclosures
• Ensure compliance with IFRS tax regulations and financial reporting standards
• Maintain strong documentation to support auditability and governance requirements

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Present financial results and insights clearly to senior management and key stakeholders
• Prepare high-quality financial reports and board-ready materials
• Communicate complex financial information in a clear and structured manner

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead coach and review the work of financial reporting team members
• Drive accountability for quality timelines and accuracy in reporting outputs
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement ownership and professional excellence

CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Work closely with Finance Operations Tax FP&A IT and Audit teams to ensure seamless reporting
• Support the translation of business transactions into accurate financial reporting outcomes
• Ensure alignment between operational activities and financial reporting requirements

• A minimum of a Second-Class Upper Division from a recognized University
• A minimum of 5 O Level credits at two (2) sittings (including English and Mathematics)
• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Economics or a business-related discipline.
• 6 - 10 years postNYSC experience in financial reporting accounting tax compliance and internal controls with demonstrated experience in leading reporting and audit processes.
• Strong working knowledge of financial reporting controls and regulatory compliance frameworks with the ability to ensure the integrity accuracy and reliability of financial reporting.
• Proven experience in financial reporting process optimisation and business process reviews with the ability to drive improvements in reporting quality governance and operational efficiency across the finance function.
• Handson experience with digital tools and finance systems (e.g. Microsoft 365 Oddo SAP Oracle); basic proficiency in Excel (Power Query Inclusive) Power BI and Power Apps is a plus.
• Professional certifications (or progress toward) such as ACA ACCA CFA CPA or related qualifications are an added advantage.
• Key Skills & Competencies
• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of IFRS financial reporting consolidations and reconciliations with a solid understanding of internal control frameworks
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyse financial data identify trends and resolve reporting issues
• Financial Reporting Expertise: Hands-on experience in preparing financial statements disclosures and reporting packs
• Controls & Compliance Awareness: Strong understanding of financial controls audit processes and regulatory requirements
• Systems Knowledge: Experience with ERP systems (SAP Oracle Dynamics etc.) and reporting tools
• Communication Skills: Ability to present financial insights clearly to senior stakeholders
• Problem Solving & Judgment: Ability to resolve reporting issues and recommend practical riskbased solutions
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in financial reporting and reconciliations
• Leadership & Ownership: Strong accountability team management and delivery discipline

Strategic Mindset: Ability to align financial reporting with broader business performance and decision-making