Head of Finance and Accounts at Smart Partners Consulting Limited (SPCL)

Smart Partners Consulting Limited (SPCL) is an indigenous consulting firm poised on the business model of collaboration to provide professional services of Human Resources and Business Strategy to different companies in various sectors of Nigeria’s economy. It was incorporated in July 2013. Our idea of collaboration and partnership involves the synergy of tested experts in the market place to research, identify and proffer solutions to the ever dynamic needs of our Clients

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Finance and Accounts

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• The Head of Finance and Accounts is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership of the organization’s finance function
• The role ensures strong financial governance, accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, effective cash flow management, and financial insights to support business growth and executive decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, planning, and performance management aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cost optimization.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with IFRS and statutory requirements.
• Manage cash flow, treasury operations, banking relationships, and working capital.
• Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and statutory obligations (CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, pension, etc.).
• Lead internal and external audits and maintain robust internal controls and risk management frameworks.
• Provide financial insights and reports to executive management and the Board.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounts team.
• Drive efficiency, process improvement, and automation within the finance function.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• ACA (ICAN) – mandatory.
• Minimum of 10+ progressive finance and accounting experience, with senior leadership exposure.
• Proven experience in financial management, reporting, taxation, audit, and compliance.
• Experience working with executive leadership and Boards.

Key Competencies:

• Strong strategic and commercial acumen
• Advanced financial analysis and reporting skills
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and Nigerian tax regulations
• Strong leadership, integrity, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and decision-making ability

Application Closing Date
16th January, 2026.