Head of Reporting at Dangote Industries Limited

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Reporting

Location: DIL HQ-Lag

Job Summary

• The Head of Reporting for Dangote Fertilizer Limited is responsible for leading the financial reporting function in Dangote Fertilizer business.
• This role ensures the delivery of timely, accurate, and insight-driven financial information to internal and external stakeholders.
• The position orchestrates the standardization and transformation of reporting practices, aligns closely with audit and regulatory requirements, and drives excellence in financial disclosures that support strategic decision-making.
• This role requires exceptional communication and analytical skills, a strong command of IFRS and consolidation processes, and the ability to coordinate reporting across a complex, multinational structure.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Reporting Leadership:

• Oversee statutory, management, and consolidated financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, regulatory requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Lead the preparation of Board packs, executive dashboards, investor reports, and other high-level disclosures.

Reporting Governance & Standardization:

• Define and implement reporting policies, templates, and timelines.
• Drive consistency and alignment across subsidiaries in chart of accounts, reporting definitions, and closing procedures.

Data Accuracy & Systems Integration:

• Ensure integrity of data across ERP, consolidation, and reporting systems.
• Lead initiatives to automate and digitize reporting workflows using advanced BI and performance tools.
• Monitor reconciliation and closing processes to avoid reporting errors or delays.

Audit & External Stakeholder Management:

• Act as primary liaison for external auditors on financial reporting matters.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of audited financials, tax reports, and regulatory disclosures.
• Manage relationships with credit agencies, regulators, and financial institutions for data reporting.

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

• Lead and develop a high-performing reporting team
• Delegate responsibilities effectively, while maintaining final accountability for outputs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Controlling, Treasury, Tax, and Business Finance units

Key Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA is a strong plus.
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CPA are required.
• 12+ years of experience in financial reporting, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Experience across Big 4 audit, multinational corporates, or financial institutions is highly valued

Functional Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of IFRS, consolidation processes, financial systems (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality reports under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical, data governance, and performance management skills.

Leadership & Soft Skills:

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills; able to translate complex data into insights.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building abilities; able to orchestrate across geographies and functions.
• High accountability, ability to delegate effectively, and manage up to executive stakeholders

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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