Financial Controller in a Reputable Hospitality Company

We are a world class, dynamic and fast growing hospitality company looking for a highflying Accountant to fill the role of Financial Controller. Our business operations which span a number of locations comprise of restaurant, lounge and club, hotel and farm

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Lagos
Reporting To: The Managing Director

Job Description
The ideal candidate will be responsible for the management of the financial, accounting and tax aspects of the Company’s operations. Accordingly, the Company seeks to employ a visionary, highflying, result oriented, highly motivated individual with demonstrated technical, managerial and entrepreneurial skills.

• The candidate will oversee the processing of timely, complete and accurate financial statements for the Company; and develop and supervise implementation of audit strategies for preventing and detecting fraud/wastages.
• He/She will also be responsible for constantly improving our internal controls in all areas of the business.
• The candidate shall champion the Company’s aggressive cost reduction drive and lead all efforts on safeguarding the company’s revenue: ie preventing/avoiding revenue thefts and inadvertent revenue losses.
• In addition to providing oversight on accounting, the candidate will also provide oversight on the following areas - procurement, warehousing, logistics and audit (particularly pre- and post payment audit).

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

• A good first degree in any relevant discipline from a reputable institution.
• Chartered accountant or relevant professional qualifications is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years of external and internal audit experience in one of the top international accounting firms.
• Strong technical know-how and understanding of accounting and internal controls.
• He/she should have prior experience in related industries i.e. restaurant, manufacturing, trading and/ or retailing industries.
• Must possess unwavering integrity, strong sense/ skepticism for identifying control weaknesses and fraud, and firmness to always deal with fraud/ sharp practices in the company.
• Must be computer literate and comfortable with computerized accounting software.
• An attractive remuneration package, and challenging career prospects await the successful candidate

Application Closing Date
15th April, 2014

Method of Application
Interested candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] or
The General Manager
P.O. Box 54295, Falomo,
Ikoyi, Lagos.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.