Financial Controller at CanaryPoint Holdings

Canary Point Holding is a financial powerhouse with a diversified portfolio spanning finance, investment, and energy solutions. Through our subsidiaries; Canary Point Finance, Canary Point Capital, and Assets Microfinance Bank we provide tailored financial solutions, capital management, and innovative energy investments that drive sustainable economic development.

We are a regulated financial services group operating across multiple entities within the fintech and microfinance ecosystem. Our mandate is to deliver structured financial solutions with strong governance, regulatory compliance, and sustainable capital stewardship.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Lekki, Lagos 
Industry: Regulated Financial Services / Fintech
Structure: Multi-Entity Group

Summary

• This is a strategic control role not a bookkeeping position.

The Financial Controller will serve as the custodian of financial integrity across the Group, ensuring:

• Accurate and timely consolidated reporting
• Regulatory compliance across subsidiaries
• Strong internal control architecture
• Audit readiness and risk mitigation
• Financial transparency aligned with investor expectations
• You will work directly with executive leadership and external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators, and investors.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead full group consolidation across multi-entity structure
• Ensure IFRS-compliant reporting and regulatory submissions
• Oversee statutory audits and manage auditor relationships
• Strengthen financial control systems across subsidiaries
• Implement and monitor robust internal control frameworks
• Drive budget governance, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Oversee capital adequacy monitoring (where applicable)
• Ensure tax compliance across operating entities
• Support board-level financial reporting

Requirements

• ACA / ACCA / CPA (mandatory)
• 8–12 years progressive experience in financial services
• Strong experience within fintech, microfinance, or regulated financial institutions
• Proven group consolidation experience
• Deep understanding of regulatory reporting and compliance
• Experience managing external audits and regulatory examinations
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks and risk governance
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing finance teams

Non-Negotiables:

• High integrity and discretion
• Strong commercial awareness
• Comfort operating in fast-growth environments
• Ability to interface confidently with board members and investors
• Zero tolerance for weak controls or reporting inaccuracies.

Why This Role Matters

• This position sits at the heart of financial governance.
• As we scale, our credibility with regulators, investors, and partners depends on disciplined financial stewardship.
• The Financial Controller will be instrumental in building a finance function that supports growth without compromising compliance.

Application Closing Date
1st March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: olufisayo@mynairagram.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• If you meet the above criteria and have demonstrable experience within regulated financial services, please apply.
• Only candidates with direct financial services and group reporting experience will be considered.