Financial Controller at Ralds & Agate

Mission / Purpose of the Job

• The Financial Controller is responsible for leading and managing all finance and accounts activities across the organisation.
• The role holder ensures sound financial performance, robust internal controls, and statutory compliance while providing strategic financial guidance to the CEO.
• This position plays a key role in budgeting, treasury management, risk oversight, and positioning the company for long-term financial sustainability.

Job Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and implement short- and long-term financial strategies aligned with corporate goals.
• Provide strategic advice on financial risks and growth opportunities.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Lead the preparation and consolidation of group budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor performance against targets, highlight variances, and recommend corrective measures.

Cash Flow, Treasury & Liquidity Management:

• Optimize cash flow and working capital across the Group.
• Manage treasury operations and fund allocations efficiently.
• Build and maintain strong banking and investor relationships.
• Develop and execute capital raising strategies as required.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Ensure timely preparation of accurate financial statements in line with IFRS.
• Guarantee full compliance with tax laws and statutory remittances.
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and excellence.

Business Partnering & Performance Management:

• Partner with business units to ensure profitability and financial sustainability.
• Track project ROI through viability and performance reports.

Internal Controls & Risk Management:

• Strengthen financial controls and governance frameworks.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks across the Group.
• Promote financial transparency and accountability.

Team Development:

• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing finance team
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and excellence

Learning & Development:

• Coordinate annual audits and ensure timely closure with external auditors.
• Continuously engage in professional learning to remain updated in finance and accounting.
• Support and enable skills development initiatives among team members.

Job Specifications: Minimum & Preferred Requirements
Education / Business Degree:

• First Degree (B.Sc. or HND) in Accounting.
• Master’s Degree (MBA, MSc Finance/Economics) is an added advantage.
• ACA / ACCA is Mandatory

Work experience:

• Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in finance or accounting.
• At least 1-year verifiable experience in an audit firm.
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory/managerial finance role.
• Experience in construction, property development, or facility/property management is an added advantage.

Competencies, Skills & Attributes
Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• In-depth knowledge of corporate taxation, including PAYE, VAT, WHT, and compliance with local tax regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling techniques.
• Knowledge of financial performance measurement and KPIs across multiple business units.
• Expertise in treasury management, liquidity planning, and investment strategies.
• Familiarity with ERP and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Sage, ERPNext) for reporting and automation.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and internal control systems.
• Understanding of capital structure, fund-raising strategies, and debt/equity financing.
• Strong grasp of project viability analysis, ROI assessment, and business case development.
• Awareness of financial regulations, statutory requirements, and corporate governance principles
• Familiarity with construction and property sector accounting practices (an advantage).

Skills:

• Leadership
• Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Team building
• Financial Analysis and Modelling
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Treasury management
• Strategic thinking
• Commercial acumen
• Tax planning
• Audit and Assurance
• Risk assessment and Internal controls
• Business Partnering
• Leadership
• Team building
• Presentation skills
• Problem-solving
• Decision making
• Negotiation
• Change Management.

Behavioural Attributes:

• People Management
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Agility
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Accuracy
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Resourcefulness
• Ethical
• Results-oriented
• Collaborative
• Proactive.