Reporting and Financial Planning Associate at Robert Walters

Robert Walters is a global, specialist professional recruitment consultancy. "Our story begins in 1985, when our CEO, Robert Walters, opened the first office in Central London. Rob has led the company ever since and has the same passion and commitment today. Over the last 30 years the business has grown and so has our ambition. We now operate across 25 countries and employ over 2,900 people. It’s a powerful success story built on the strength of our people. Organizations rely on us to find high quality professionals for a range of specialist roles. Professionals who are looking for a new role, whether it’s on a permanent, interim or contract basis, trust us to find them their ideal job.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Reporting and Financial Planning Associate 

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of the financial reporting process within the Group, working with subsidiaries to specify the form and context for reporting, as well as managing timelines for monthly and quarterly reporting
• Preparation of accurate monthly consolidated financial statements and report for the Group for management analysis and discussions including maintaining a record of journals for consolidation accounting and records
• Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements for the Group for release to the NSE/SEC and investing public
• Reconciliation of intra-group transactions for compliance, completeness and accuracy
• Consolidation, preparation and update of Group Financial budgets or other reports where aggregated information and analysis is required
• Compare historical results against budgets and forecasts, and perform variance analysis to explain differences in performance.
• Provide reliable and insightful financial data and reports.
• Support the team on accounting implications of contemplated transactions (i.e Acquisitions, Divestments, Capital raise, Restructuring)
• Carry out from time to time any other function as may be assigned by the Technical Accounting and Reporting lead
• Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
• Work with management to develop, monitor and drive value creation priorities

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of professional experience from professional service firms and/or industry.
• ACA or ACCA is mandatory. MBA, CFA or other professional certification are added advantages.
• Prior experience in consolidating and reporting the financial activities of a Group
• Experience at a Big 4 Firm is an added advantage
• Strong IFRS and accounting knowledge; good SAP knowledge
• Outstanding academic records
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and work well under pressure
• Ability to develop and maintain business relationships; ability to interact with other subsidiaries within the Group
• Excellent oral, written and people skills
• Ability to deliver projects on schedule and flexibility to work extended hours.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2026.

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