Deloitte Human Capital Consulting - Our client is 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 Description
- 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' progressive experience in finance, financial reporting, or corporate accounting within a structured organization.
- At least 5 years' 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.
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