Deputy Financial Controller at Sigma Consulting Group

Sigma Consulting is one of the fast growing Nigeria’s management & healthcare consulting firms. We work with top executives to help them make better decisions, convert those decisions to actions and deliver the sustainable success they desire. For more than 5 years, we’ve been passionate about achieving better results for our clients, results that go beyond financials and are uniquely tailored, pragmatic, holistic, sustainable and clients oriented. Sigma has more than 41 consultants in major industries and provided services in 3 countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Financial Controller

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Hospitality

Job Description

• We are looking for a reliable Deputy Financial Controller to assist in preparing statements that follow all regulatory and accounting guidelines. You will be responsible for identifying and preventing discrepancies and helping set up control systems.

Responsibilities

• Support most aspects of accounting management (billing, tax forms, reporting etc.)
• Assist in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practices
• Responsible for review of monthly Group Balance sheet accounts and reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements
• Manage journal entries, invoices etc. and reconcile accounts for the monthly or annual closing
• Assist in the preparation of budgets or forecasts
• Participate in preparation for the annual audit
• Help in development of reports for management or regulatory bodies
• Review the company’s accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances
• Utilize accounting IT system to facilitate processes and maintain records
• Help maintain and improve financial control and processes to bring out best practice

Requirements

• B.Sc / BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field is preferred
• 3 - 4 years experience as a Deputy Financial controller or similar position
• Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulations
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.)
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting
• Working knowledge of MS Office and accounting software.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Professional certification is compulsory.

Salary
N250,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.