Financial Controller at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG is a global network of independent professional services firm with deep expertise in the provision of audit, tax and advisory services to clients in various industries and sectors of the economy. The Firm is well represented in Nigeria and across the African continent, with the objective of providing exceptional and quality services to multinational, regional and local clients and to enhance the product offerings in certain previously under-serviced markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Provide overall guidance, leadership and direction in the execution of financial activities within the company.
• Oversee the development of yearly budgets/forecasts and provide prompt and accurate performance reporting to the management.•
• Anticipate and control financial risks by ensuring the availability of accurate financial data in line with business objectives.
• Provide management with timely, complete, and accurate financial information for business decision-making.
• Support management in the implementation of effective controls and ensure compliance with all statutory and technical accounting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business-related fields
• Relevant professional certifications and memberships (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CFA)
• Minimum of 12 years of experience, with at least 4 years in finance leadership roles

Key Professional Attributes:

• Integrity and excellent stakeholder management
• Strong business partnering and job ownership skills
• Assertiveness and interpersonal skills
• Proven leadership capabilities
• Expertise in digital finance (data & analytics)
• Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably MS Dynamics
• Proficiency in financial reporting, treasury, FP&A, and tax.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.