Financial Controller at a Leading Diversified Consumer-focused Organisation - Deloitte Nigeria

Deloitte Nigeria - Our client, a leading diversified consumer-focused organisation with operations spanning retail, food services, manufacturing, and related sectors. The company is known for its customer-centric approach, operational excellence, and commitment to delivering quality products and services while fostering innovation, growth, and employee development.

They are recruiting to fill the position below

Job Title: Financial Controller 

Location: Lagos or Ibadan - Oyo

Job Responsibilties
Deliver Best-in-Class Financial Reporting:

• Deliver accurate, timely, and IFRS-compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements that support executive decision-making, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder confidence.

Drive an Efficient Financial Close Process:

• Lead a disciplined financial close process that consistently meets agreed reporting timelines while improving speed, accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration.

Strengthen Financial Governance & Internal Controls:

• Maintain a robust internal control environment that safeguards organisational assets, minimises financial risk, and promotes a culture of accountability and financial discipline.

Ensure Regulatory & Audit Excellence:

• Achieve full compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements while delivering successful internal and external audit outcomes with minimal findings.

Optimise Finance Systems & Automation:

• Maximise the effectiveness of financial systems and finance technologies by driving automation, improving data integrity, and reducing manual processes across the finance function.

Build a High-Performing Financial Control Team:

• Develop a capable, engaged, and high-performing team through effective leadership, performance management, coaching, and succession planning.

Provide Strategic Financial Insight:

• Deliver actionable financial analysis and business insights that support commercial decision-making, capital investments, operational improvements, and sustainable business growth.

Champion Continuous Improvement:

• Continuously enhance financial processes, reporting standards, and governance practices to improve efficiency, scalability, and operational excellence across the organisation.

Qualifications
Education: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. 

Professional Certification:

• Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification) or FMCG / Corporate 
• Finance specialties are a distinct added advantage.  

Experience Profile:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance, financial reporting, or corporate  accounting within a structured organization. 
• At least 5 years of experience leading a Financial Control or Financial Reporting function. 
• Experience within Retail, FMCG, Manufacturing, or Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industries is highly preferred. 
• Prior experience in a Big Four Audit / Assurance firm will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online