Financial Controller at OBSIDIAN Capital Limited

Job Description

• The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of OBSIDIAN, ensuring the firm’s financial operations are managed with precision and creativity.
• The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, with the ability to manage complex financial processes, as well as the mindset of a forward-thinking entrepreneur who can design and execute creative solutions for financial efficiency and growth.

Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting:

• Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and analysis to management.
• Oversee and manage the firm’s margin accounts, ensuring proper tracking, reconciliation, and optimisation.
• Manage the firm’s tax fund, ensuring full compliance with regulatory obligations while optimising tax efficiency.
• Supervise the payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with company policies.
• Ensure robust internal controls are in place to safeguard the firm’s assets and maintain financial integrity.

Audit & Compliance:

• Lead and coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of audit queries.
• Ensure all statutory, tax, and regulatory filings are up-to-date and compliant with Nigerian financial regulations.
• Maintain strong relationships with tax authorities, auditors, banks, and other key external partners.

Strategic Financial Planning:

• Partner with leadership to design and implement financial strategies that align with OBSIDIAN’s growth objectives.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and revenue enhancement through creative financial structuring.
• Design and implement innovative funding models and financial management processes to support strategic initiatives.

Entrepreneurial & Creative Input:

• Apply a creative, solutions-driven mindset to financial challenges, bringing innovative approaches to budgeting, fund management, and financial forecasting.
• Think like a business owner, proactively identifying risks, efficiencies, and opportunities to drive value creation.
• Collaborate across departments, supporting new business initiatives with tailored financial models and commercial advice.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s Degree is a plus).
• Professional certification: ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent is mandatory.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a senior finance role, preferably within financial services, investment banking, or advisory sectors.
• Proven experience handling margin accounts, tax fund management, payroll, internal controls, and audits.
• Exceptional analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong command of Nigerian tax laws, financial regulations, and accounting standards.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Number/Excel skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of applying creative thinking to solve financial problems.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and work directly with senior leadership.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical and critical thinking.
• Creativity and innovation in financial strategy.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Business acumen and entrepreneurial drive.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive problem-solving ability.