As a Financial Reporting Lead, you will provide strong leadership across financial reporting, tax planning, compliance management, and internal controls, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and integrity in financial information. You will oversee the preparation and reconciliation of financial statements, manage accounts payable and receivable processes, and support timely tax filings and audit readiness. In addition, you will drive stakeholder engagement, asset management, and financial data integrity, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while optimizing financial performance and reporting efficiency
Job Details
Governance, Reporting & Control Oversight
- Lead the preparation and delivery of accurate, timely, and IFRS‑compliant financial statements
- Oversee and strengthen internal controls within the financial reporting process, ensuring reliability and audit readiness
- Identify reporting risks, evaluate control gaps, and drive timely remediation to maintain financial integrity
- Ensure alignment with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
Data Analytics & Reporting Insights
- Leverage data and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) to enhance financial reporting, variance analysis, and trend insights
- Develop and maintain reporting dashboards and reconciliations to support decision‑making
- Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for management and stakeholders
Process Improvement & Technology Enablement
- Review and optimise end‑to‑end financial reporting processes (P2P, O2C, R2R, close processes, reconciliations)
- Identify inefficiencies and drive automation and standardisation to improve reporting timelines and accuracy
- Promote the use of ERP systems and reporting tools to strengthen data integrity and audit trails
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reporting quality and operational efficiency
Compliance, Audit & Financial Reporting Assurance
- Coordinate and support external and internal audits, ensuring readiness and timely resolution of issues
- Prepare and review financial reporting schedules, reconciliations, and disclosures
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax regulations, and financial reporting standards
- Maintain strong documentation to support auditability and governance requirements
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Present financial results and insights clearly to senior management and key stakeholders
- Prepare high-quality financial reports and board-ready materials
- Communicate complex financial information in a clear and structured manner
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, coach, and review the work of financial reporting team members
- Drive accountability for quality, timelines, and accuracy in reporting outputs
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and professional excellence
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Finance Operations, Tax, FP&A, IT, and Audit teams to ensure seamless reporting
- Support the translation of business transactions into accurate financial reporting outcomes
- Ensure alignment between operational activities and financial reporting requirements
Requirements
- A minimum of a Second-Class Upper Division from a recognized University
- A minimum of 5 O’ Level credits at two (2) sittings (including English and Mathematics)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a business-related discipline.
- 6 - 10 years post‑NYSC experience in financial reporting, accounting, tax, compliance, and internal controls, with demonstrated experience in leading reporting and audit processes.
- Strong working knowledge of financial reporting controls and regulatory compliance frameworks, with the ability to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of financial reporting.
- Proven experience in financial reporting, process optimisation, and business process reviews, with the ability to drive improvements in reporting quality, governance, and operational efficiency across the finance function.
- Hands‑on experience with digital tools and finance systems (e.g., Microsoft 365, Oddo, SAP, Oracle); basic proficiency in Excel (Power Query Inclusive), Power BI, and Power Apps is a plus.
- Professional certifications (or progress toward) such as ACA, ACCA, CFA, CPA, or related qualifications are an added advantage.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, consolidations, and reconciliations, with a solid understanding of internal control frameworks
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyse financial data, identify trends, and resolve reporting issues
- Financial Reporting Expertise: Hands-on experience in preparing financial statements, disclosures, and reporting packs
- Controls & Compliance Awareness: Strong understanding of financial controls, audit processes, and regulatory requirements
- Systems Knowledge: Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc.) and reporting tools
- Communication Skills: Ability to present financial insights clearly to senior stakeholders
- Problem Solving & Judgment: Ability to resolve reporting issues and recommend practical, risk‑based solutions
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in financial reporting and reconciliations
- Leadership & Ownership: Strong accountability, team management, and delivery discipline
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The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent to support the organization’s strategic objectives. The role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle from talent sourcing and candidate screening to interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding while ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience
Job Details
- Identify and attract top talent using various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals
- Creating and developing talent maps to manage pipelines for various mid-level to executive positions in the firm
- Contributing to the overall implementation of the recruitment team’s objectives in talent acquisition
- Develop sourcing strategies tailored to meet the specific requirements and needs analysis of different business units
- Managing the recruitment process from sourcing/headhunting
- Identifying target organizations for headhunting activities on LinkedIn, social media networks, external and internal referrals
- Participating in the firm’s involvement in candidate sourcing activities e.g. job fairs, road shows and talent hunt
- Review resumes, conduct phone screens, and assess candidates’ qualifications, skills, and cultural fit
- Liaising with hiring units and handling requests after confirmation of the job requirements and profile development
- Identifying, shortlisting, pre-screening the most suitable candidates, presenting them to the hiring unit
- Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates throughout the recruitment process.
- Co-ordinating and overseeing candidate selection activities through the firm’s selection tools and methodology; keeping abreast of best practices in selection process; and advising divisional heads on placement and remuneration of potential hires
- Work closely with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and provide strategic input on hiring decisions
- Review and created job descriptions on various platforms, ensuring they are engaging and aligned with the KPMG brand
- Posting jobs on the firm’s portal through Application Tracking Systems to attract the right candidates
- Maintain a positive and professional candidate experience by providing timely updates and feedback throughout the recruitment process
- Extend job offers, negotiate terms, and work with the HR team to onboard new hires effectively
- Collaborate with other stakeholders and HR Team to co-ordinate candidate resumption and on-boarding process
- Develop and maintain roboust pipeline of ready candidates across all the levels.
- Maintain accurate records of candidate interactions, progress, and outcomes in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
- Ensuring the maintenance and regular update of a comprehensive recruitment database and pipeline
- Leverage technology to drive recruitment data and workflow processes
- Track and report on key recruitment metrics, providing insights to improve the hiring process
- Ensure timely collation, analysis, and communication of recruitment reports
- Contribute to KPMG’s employer branding and EVP initiatives by promoting our culture and values through various channels.
- Staying up to date on updates and advances in recruitment and other HR areas to enhance the selection process
Requirements
- A minimum of a Second-Class Upper Division from a recognized university
- M.Sc. with merit/distinction may be an added advantage
- Minimum of 5 – 6 years’ experience in a recruitment role
- Minimum of 5 O’Level credits in two sittings (including English and Mathematics)
- Good influencer and ability to convince potential hires to join the firm
- Strong relationship manager – ability to interact with and engage senior level resources within and outside the firm
- Very good networking skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Good project management skills
- Good stakeholder management skills
- Strong understanding of the Nigerian Labour and Employment Laws
- Strong organizational skills and problem-solving skills
- Good Technology & Digital skills
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