Financial Controller at Arravo Global Services

Arravo Global Services - Established in 2008 as Business Connexion ICT Services Nig Limited by Business Connexion PTY (BCX), is a South African based information and communications technology company with a wide footprint of operations in Africa, Europe and the Middle East and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Arravo Limited is a leading global systems integrator and managed services provider.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are in need for Financial Controller who will provides strategic financial guidance to management, supports budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensures the implementation of robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• The role supports bank reconciliations, project cost monitoring, internal controls, and provides audit and tax compliance support.
• Works closely with AR, AP, SCM, PMO, and auditors.

Job Functions
Financial Reporting & GL Control

• Maintain GL and prepare monthly management accounts.
• Handle accruals, prepayments, journals, and fixed assets.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.

Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Prepare audit schedules and support external audits.
• Ensure PAYE, WHT, VAT, Pension, NHF, NSITF, and ITF compliance.
• Maintain proper documentation for audit trails.
• Bank Reconciliations & Internal Controls
• Lead bank reconciliation process; resolve reconciling items with AR/AP.
• Strengthen internal controls to ensure financial accuracy.

Project Accounting & Costing

• Review project cost postings and ensure correct WBS/cost centre allocation.
• Work with PMO/Technical teams on revenue recognition and project reporting

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support Sage and Zoho Books usage.
• Recommend improvements to finance processes and reporting templates.

KPIs

• Timely monthly accounts & reconciled TB
• Clean bank reconciliations
• Accurate project cost reports
• Zero major audit issues
• Compliance with all statutory deadlines

 Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting or Finance.
• ICAN/ACCA qualified or at advanced stage.
• 5–8 years accounting experience.
• Strong GL accounting, reporting, and IFRS knowledge.
• Proficiency with Sage, Zoho Books, or any ERP/accounting system.
• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivots, reconciliations).

Key Skill:

• Core Skills
• GL & month-end closing
• Financial reporting
• Bank reconciliations
• Project costing
• Nigerian tax compliance
• Audit preparation
• ERP/accounting systems usage
• Internal control implementation

Soft Skills

• High integrity & confidentiality
• Strong communication
• Analytical & problem-solving ability
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Ability to work under pressure
• Leadership and team coordination
• Proactive, process-improvement mindset.

Application Closing Date
29th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@arravo.co using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.