Financial Controller at First World Communities Limited (FWC)

First World Communities Limited (FWC) is a private limited liability development company providing affordable housing for medium to low income earners across Nigeria and eventually Africa. The Company was incorporated in 2008 by promoters of the highly successful Co-operative Villas, Badore, Lagos - a community of over 600 homes considered to be one of the best of its kind in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Lagos
Position Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Financial Controller will be responsible for developing and managing the general accounting and finance practice of FWC including daily oversight of all matters relating to finance, accounting & taxation, inventory & budget management, expense management, reporting internal controls and overall compliance with internal/external regulations.

Key Responsibilities
This job holder will be responsible for the following:

• Finance and Accounting
• Financial Planning + Budgeting
• Taxation and Statutory Deductions
• Cashflow Planning and Treasury
• Internal Control
• Reporting + Compliance

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a similar qualification from a top-tier program.
• A full member of ACCA or ICAN.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in an Accounting role in a reputable firm or company
• Work experience in a reputable audit firm and or real estate development company would be an added advantage
• Experience in statutory financial reporting and knowledge of GAAP, IFRS
• Experience in using Accounting Software and setting up systems

Skills & Competencies:

• Financial Monitoring & Analysis
• Numerical Skills
• Statutory and external financial reporting
• Accounting and information analysis
• Management Reporting
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Account preparation
• Ability to Multitask

Application Closing Date
17th February, 2025.