Financial Controller [Remote] at Lori Nigeria

The Financial Controller, or Comptroller, will undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, financial risk management, regulatory and financial reporting; budgeting and forecasting preparation; as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. The Finance Controller will report directly to the Global CFO and work closely with business unit managers, Heads of Finance, accountants, and bookkeepers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
• Coordinate month-end closing process like prepare journal entries, monthly account reconciliations, report analysis, and bank account reconciliations
• Intercompany eliminations of related party transactions and exchange rate and multi-currency transaction reconciliation.
• Assistance in the preparation of the annual budget, sales forecasting, gross margin analysis, and standard cost development
• Learning the functionalities of the software system (QBO) to understand processes and prepare reports
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

WHAT IT TAKES:

• 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience in a multi-currency environment
• Advanced degree in Accounting and CPA or CMA preferred
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with creating financial statements, general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close process
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills

BONUS:

• Precise and effective communication skills
• Proven working experience as a Financial Controller
• Experience with Start-ups and plugged into the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills

LOCATION  Full-time remote (must reside +/- 3 hrs from East Africa timezone)