Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager at Sahara Group

Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 38 countries across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Spanning three decades, we have broken ground and challenged stereotypes across the global business landscape. The women and men who make up our organization are our strongest levers for growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager

Job Identification: 521
Locations: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time

Role Accountabilities

• Intercompany Reconciliation: Create, update, and review intercompany transactions and charges, maintain reconciled balances, and provide bases for intercompany charges for board meetings and audits.
• Management Information Report: Compare budgets to actual performances, perform variance analyses, develop cost control mechanisms, and present financial performance to the Board.
• Financial Reporting: Review trial balances, reconcile accounts, generate financial statements, and support month-end and year-end closures.
• Support: Assist with budget preparation, audits, tax filings, and provide finance and tax advisory to other departments.
• Tax: Handle CIT returns, PAYE returns, pension returns, and remittances.
• Audit: Conduct audit procedures and interface with internal and external audit personnel.

Skill and Requirements 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA) is preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial accounting and reporting, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and tax regulations.
• Ability to analyze financial data, perform variance analyses, and develop cost control mechanisms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present financial performance to the
• Board and provide clear financial advisory services.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior finance staff. Strong organizational and time management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and reconciliation processes.

Working Relationship:

• All Staff

Application Closing Date
29th March 2026; 00:00