Head of Finance and Accounts at a Fast-growing Player in the Manufacturing and Trading Space - Crimson Oak Partners

Crimson Oak Partners - Our client, a fast-growing player in the manufacturing and trading space is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Finance and Accounts

Location: Gbagada, Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

Description

• Crimson Oak Partners is recruiting on behalf of our client, a fast-growing player in the manufacturing and trading space, for an experienced Head of Finance and Accounts to lead the company’s financial function with strategic insight, discipline, and integrity.
• This role reports directly to the Managing Director and Executive Director and leads the Accounts team in shaping the company’s financial direction.

About the Role

• You’ll be responsible for driving financial strategy, ensuring compliance, and maintaining the company's fiscal health.

Success in this role looks like:

• Timely and accurate financial reporting
• Efficient cash flow and working capital management
• Budget variance within 5%
• Regulatory compliance at 100%
• Strong team leadership and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business goals
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting with key stakeholders
• Oversee cash flow planning and liquidity management
• Supervise accounting operations: payroll, AP/AR, ledgers
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and tax regulations
• Prepare and present management accounts and board-level financial reports
• Evaluate investments and manage financial risk
• Drive cost optimization and profitability analysis
• Lead external audits and maintain record confidentiality
• Coach and mentor the finance team to meet performance goals.

Requirements

• B.Sc./BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• ACA/ACCA certification required
• MSc/MBA is a strong advantage
• Minimum 8 years of experience in senior finance roles
• Expertise in:
• Budgeting & financial modeling
• Cash flow & risk management
• Tax and regulatory compliance
• Accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or ERP)
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
• Strong leadership and integrity-driven work ethic.

Benefits

• Net Salary: N1,200,000 monthly
• Leave allowance
• Fuel allowance
• Housing allowance
• HMO coverage
• Pension
• Communication allowance.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online