Financial Controller at Terawork

ABOUT THE ROLE

• We are looking for a passionate, self-driven, and experienced financial controller to join our growing team!
• As we expand our operations across multiple jurisdictions, the financial controller will play a critical
• leadership role in managing and enhancing our financial control environment. This is a unique opportunity
• to drive transformation in a high-growth, digital-first company shaping the future of payments and financial services across Africa and beyond.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Group Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS and local GAAPs (e.g., US GAAP where applicable).
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across entities.
• Coordinate intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and consolidation journals.
• Oversee FX accounting and multi-currency consolidation, including unrealized/realized gains and hedging treatments.

Financial Controls & Risk Management

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal control environment aligned with SOX-lite and audit standards.
• Manage group-level compliance with financial and operational controls, including fraud risk management.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition, expense accruals, and provisioning policies.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Work with Treasury to manage cash positioning, bank relationships, funding allocations, and FX liquidity strategies.
• Monitor working capital efficiency across business units and jurisdictions.

Audit & Tax Compliance

• Coordinate annual external audit and manage relationships with auditors across multiple geographies.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, transfer pricing policies, and statutory filings in Nigeria, the US, and any new markets.
• Support legal and regulatory audits by central banks and tax authorities.

Financial Systems & Process Optimization

• Lead the implementation and optimization of ERP systems (NetSuite), accounting tools, and automation of reporting workflows.
• Standardize processes for financial operations, reconciliations, and reporting across all subsidiaries.

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Provide financial insights and risk assessments to the CFO, executive leadership, and Board.
• Prepare board and investor-level reporting packs and analysis.
• Support capital raises and international expansion initiatives.

Key Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional accounting certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA) required.
• MBA or master’s degree in finance is a plus.
• Must have completed the mandatory NYSC

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, including 5+ years in a controller or finance leadership role.
• Experience in a fintech, banking, or regulated financial institution is highly preferred.
• Track record of managing multi-entity, multi-currency operations across jurisdictions.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS; working knowledge of local GAAPs (e.g., Nigeria, US) and tax laws.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), Excel, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Experience managing cross-border FX accounting and treasury operations.

Behavioral Competencies

• High integrity and professionalism.
• Strong leadership, people management, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strategic thinker with attention to detail and operational discipline.
• Excellent communication skills, including experience preparing reports for boards.