Financial Reporting Manager at Nexia Agbo Abel & Co.

Job summary

• The Financial reporting Manager will ensure the accurate, compliant, and timely preparation of financial reports in accordance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and client-specific needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the preparation of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and notes) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance in accordance with IFRS, GAAP, or other relevant frameworks.
• Ensure tall financial reports comply with legal, tax, and industry regulations.
• Facilitate all external audits by preparing documentation, responding to auditor queries, and ensuring audit readiness.
• Provide clients with technical accounting guidance/expert advice on complex accounting issues, such as revenue recognition, lease accounting, and financial instruments.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to clarify financial reporting matters.
• Implements and improve financial reporting processes and systems to enhance efficiency and compliance
• Plan and execute financial reports, sustainability reports, and integrated reporting.
• Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standard(IFRS) and other reporting standards.
• Manage and mentor a team of reporting specialists, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Provide training on emerging trends in financial reporting, sustainability, and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to expand the firm’s service offerings in sustainability and integrated reporting.
• Ensure all engagements comply with relevant laws, regulations, and professional standards.
• Monitor changes in financial and sustainability reporting standards and communicate their impact to clients and the firm.

Requirements

• Masters in Business Administration
• Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any relevant field with a minimum of second class upper or upper credit.
• Minimum of seven (7+) years of experience in financial reporting, auditing, or assurance, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience in sustainability reporting and assurance.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, ISA, and sustainability frameworks.
• Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria or its equivalent.