Financial Controller (FC) at HR Aid

Our client, a renowned fashion brand located at Victoria Island , Lagos is looking to hire a Financial Controller.

Job Description:

• Overall financial planning in line with the strategic objectives of the business
• Developing and implementing an annual operations budget
• Overseeing and supervising the financial & management accounting functions
• Defining and reviewing the standards for accounting, reporting and disclosures
• Working with the management to manage relations with regulators and auditors
• Ensuring high quality and timely reporting in line with regulatory requirements, corporate governance standards and global best practices
• Tax planning
• Advising on and ensuring financial policies are enforced
• Developing performance measures that support the company's strategic direction
• Assisting in formulating the company's future direction and supporting strategic initiatives
• Ensure optimum financing structure (debt and equity)

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in any business-related field.
• 7+ years' of quality experience in Finance/Accounting role including experience in top management and financial planning and delivery roles.
• Experience in a Production/Retail/Manufacturing sub-sector would be an advantage
• Professional certification such as ACCA, ACA or ACMA, CPA or CMA will be an added advantage.
• MBA or MSc Finance will be an added advantage.
• Strong leadership and negotiating skills
• Strong accounting knowledge
• Possess strong budget and management skills, including proven ability to manage project/ process
• Good knowledge of statutory and regulatory issues as well as global best practices
• Skills in developing people and in building teams
• Business and financial acumen
• Strong modelling and forecasting experience
• Knowledge of ERP software will be an advantage
• IFRS knowledge

PAY; NEGOTIABLE