Financial Controller at International Facilities Services (IFS) Group

International Facilities Services Limted (IFS) is a leading integrated facilities management company delivering technical, engineering, maintenance, cleaning, and operational support services across Nigeria and West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Gbagada, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• The successful candidate will work closely under the guidance and mentorship of the Group Financial Consultant / Co-CEO and will play a pivotal role in improving financial controls, reporting quality, operational visibility, profitability analysis, and strategic decision-making across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial control operations across the business
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, cashflow planning, and financial analysis processes
• Strengthen internal controls, financial governance, and reporting systems
• Monitor project profitability, cost controls, and operational performance metrics
• Coordinate statutory reporting, tax compliance, audits, and regulatory filings
• Support commercial pricing, contract evaluations, and strategic growth initiatives
• Work closely with operations and commercial teams to improve financial discipline and accountability
• Assist in implementing scalable financial structures to support rapid business growth
• Provide analytical and decision-support insights to executive management

Requirements

• ACA / ACCA / ICAN qualified is mandatory
• 7–10 years relevant accounting and finance experience
• Strong experience in financial reporting, controls, budgeting, and operational finance
• Prior experience in Facility Management,Engineering Services,Construction,Technical Services,Industrial Operationswill be an added advantage
• Strong Excel and financial modelling capability
• Experience with Zoho accounting systems
• Strong commercial and analytical mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and execution-driven environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

What We Are Looking For:

• We are not just looking for a traditional accountant.
• We are seeking a commercially aware finance professional who:
• understands operational businesses,can drive accountability and process improvement,is comfortable working closely with leadership,and is excited by the opportunity to help scale a fast-growing indigenous business.
• This role offers significant exposure, responsibility, learning opportunity, and long-term career growth potential.

Salary
N700,000 - N800,000 monthly.

Why Join IFS?

• Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership
• Exposure to major national and multinational projects
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial environment
• Strong growth trajectory and expansion plans.

Application Closing Date
8th June, 2026.