JOB INFORMATION
Job Opening ID ERJ2898
Posted On 27/05/2025
Account Manager Israel Bankole
Industry Real Estate/Construction
Salary Negotiable
City Lagos Island
State/Province Lagos
Zip/Postal Code 1000000011
JOB DESCRIPTION
Our client is a tech company that simplifies buying construction materials in Nigeria through an online platform, helping builders find quality supplies quickly and reliably. They are looking to hire a Financial Controller.
1. The ideal candidate will lead their finance function with precision and vision.
2. This is a high-impact leadership role that goes beyond traditional accounting, driving financial excellence, optimizing performance, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.
3. The candidate will be instrumental in ensuring financial integrity, maximising operational efficiency, and enabling growth through data-led insights and rigorous control frameworks.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Reporting & Governance
1. Own the end-to-end financial reporting process, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial statements in line with IFRS/local GAAP.
2. Establish and maintain strong internal control systems, accounting policies, and financial governance frameworks.
3. Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with discipline and consistency.
4. Oversee budget preparation, financial forecasting, and variance analysis with strategic recommendations for course correction.
5. Provide senior leadership with deep financial insights and dashboards for agile business decisions.
Tax & Regulatory Compliance
1. Ensure full compliance with all tax regulations (CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, etc.) and proactively manage tax planning to optimize liabilities.
2. Oversee all tax filings, audits, and engagements with tax authorities and external advisors.
3. Track regulatory changes and assess their implications on financial reporting and operations.
Treasury & Working Capital Management
1. Develop robust cash flow strategies and optimize liquidity to support day-to-day operations and growth initiatives.
2. Enhance working capital cycles, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory, through data-driven process improvements.
3. Manage banking relationships and financing structures, ensuring efficient deployment of financial assets.
4. Monitor and mitigate financial risks including FX volatility, interest rate exposure, and counterparty credit risk.
Financial Analysis & Strategic Modeling
1. Build dynamic financial models to support business planning, pricing, and profitability analysis.
2. Perform scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to guide high-stakes decisions.
3. Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for executive leadership.
Team Leadership & Performance Culture
1. Lead and grow a high-performing finance team through coaching, mentorship, and professional development.
2. Instill a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and commercial excellence.
3. Drive adoption of automation and digital tools to streamline reporting and operational finance.
4. Ensure finance objectives are tightly aligned with the company’s broader commercial goals.
Investor Relations & Capital Strategy
1. Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial updates for investors, board members, and strategic partners.
2. Support capital formation activities by providing accurate financial data, due diligence documentation, and insights on business health.
3. Ensure financial structures align with investor expectations and capital strategy.
Process Optimization & Systems Integration
1. Continuously assess and enhance financial processes for accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
2. Champion the use of technology to automate reconciliation, reporting, and forecasting.
3. Develop and track KPIs that measure financial and operational performance across units.
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1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
2. ICAN, ACCA, or CFA qualification is mandatory.
3. Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience, including leadership roles in finance or controllership.
4. Demonstrated expertise in financial modelling, accounting operations, and stakeholder reporting.
5. Proven success in high-growth environments or startup ecosystems is a plus.
Skills & Attributes
1. Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
2. Sharp analytical thinking with a bias for execution.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate cross functionally and influence senior stakeholders.
4. High proficiency in Excel and modern accounting systems (e.g. Zoho).
5. Unwavering attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities with integrity.
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