Head of Reporting at Dangote

Job Summary

• The Head of Reporting for Dangote Fertilizer Limited is responsible for leading the financial reporting function in Dangote Fertilizer business.
• This role ensures the delivery of timely, accurate, and insight-driven financial information to internal and external stakeholders.
• The position orchestrates the standardization and transformation of reporting practices, aligns closely with audit and regulatory requirements, and drives excellence in financial disclosures that support strategic decision-making.
• This role requires exceptional communication and analytical skills, a strong command of IFRS and consolidation processes, and the ability to coordinate reporting across a complex, multinational structure.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Reporting Leadership:

• Oversee statutory, management, and consolidated financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, regulatory requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Lead the preparation of Board packs, executive dashboards, investor reports, and other high-level disclosures.

Reporting Governance & Standardization:

• Define and implement reporting policies, templates, and timelines.
• Drive consistency and alignment across subsidiaries in chart of accounts, reporting definitions, and closing procedures.

Data Accuracy & Systems Integration:

• Ensure integrity of data across ERP, consolidation, and reporting systems.
• Lead initiatives to automate and digitize reporting workflows using advanced BI and performance tools.
• Monitor reconciliation and closing processes to avoid reporting errors or delays.

Audit & External Stakeholder Management:

• Act as primary liaison for external auditors on financial reporting matters.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of audited financials, tax reports, and regulatory disclosures.
• Manage relationships with credit agencies, regulators, and financial institutions for data reporting.

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

• Lead and develop a high-performing reporting team
• Delegate responsibilities effectively, while maintaining final accountability for outputs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Controlling, Treasury, Tax, and Business Finance units.

Key Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA is a strong plus.
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CPA are required.
• 12+ years of experience in financial reporting, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Experience across Big 4 audit, multinational corporates, or financial institutions is highly valued

Functional Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of IFRS, consolidation processes, financial systems (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality reports under pressure and tight deadlines.
• ·trong analytical, data governance, and performance management skills.

Leadership & Soft Skills:

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills; able to translate complex data into insights.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building abilities; able to orchestrate across geographies and functions.
• High accountability, ability to delegate effectively, and manage up to executive stakeholders.