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.
Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal control environment aligned with SOXlite 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.
Work with Treasury to manage cash positioning, bank relationships, funding allocations, and FX liquidity strategies.
Monitor working capital efficiency across business units and jurisdictions.
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.
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.
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.
Requirements
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
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.
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.
Benefits
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity inclusion. We do not discriminate on grounds of colour, race, nationality, religion, age, ethnic origin, disability, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation in our employment practices
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