Financial Controller

Job description
We are searching for a Chartered accountant to fill in the position of Group Financial Controller for 2 IT Companies in Lagos with at least 10 years experience on that level in the Nigerian corporate sector and well experienced in handling a team of accountants, as well as Financial management, budgets, forecasts and accounting functions
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain and improve reporting pack, containing management information on month by month basis, such as, but not limited to variance analysis of actual vs budgeted expenditure for all the group’s reporting divisions
Maintain and improve the current budget reporting, assist the CFO and Head of Finance with all Board reports including forecasts and performance management reporting
Evaluate and advise department heads on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new projects/strategies for the business.
Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, management reports and KPI’s analysis in order to assist the CFO, Head of Finance, the Board and other senior executives in strategic decision making.
Continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting department budgets.
Establish credibility throughout the organization and with the Board as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges.
Provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the organistion
Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization; i.e., evaluation of new projects and ventures.
Monitor costs and credit control for the Group
Assist in the external audit and tax processes when required.
Liaising with third parties including auditors and tax consultant
Education and Training
Master degree-level education in Finance or Accounting
Qualified member of an accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification (ICAN/ACCA)
*****Advanced Microsoft Office
Work Experience
Five to seven years previous work experience in a Senior managerial role within Finance dept, especially in the field of management reporting and performance management
Experience in cost control, budgeting, variance analysis, KPI reporting and demonstration of long term strategic planning are essential
General knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and financial management;
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and make deadlines.
Experience in situations requiring good judgment; professionalism; solid problem solving skills; ability to handle multiple tasks;
Experience of providing financial advice across departments / services in a complex, ‘multi objective’ organisation.
Evidence of achievement in a finance role, including evidence of innovative use of risk management techniques to assist in the delivery of business objectives.
Experience of planning, developing and delivering projects in a complex organisational setting.
Knowledge of African Tech/Media industries is added advantage