Financial Controller

Ibadan/Lagos, ng on site Until 9/21/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

A leading diversified consumer-focused organisation with operations spanning retail, food services, manufacturing, and related sectors. The company is known for its customer-centric approach, operational excellence, and commitment to delivering quality products and services while fostering innovation, growth, and employee development.

Deliver Best-in-Class Financial Reporting

▪ Deliver accurate, timely, and IFRS-compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements that support executive decision-making, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder confidence.

Drive an Efficient Financial Close Process

▪ Lead a disciplined financial close process that consistently meets agreed reporting timelines while improving speed, accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration.

Strengthen Financial Governance & Internal Controls

▪ Maintain a robust internal control environment that safeguards organisational assets, minimises financial risk, and promotes a culture of accountability and financial discipline.

Ensure Regulatory & Audit Excellence

▪ Achieve full compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements while delivering successful internal and external audit outcomes with minimal findings.

Optimise Finance Systems & Automation

▪ Maximise the effectiveness of financial systems and finance technologies by driving automation, improving data integrity, and reducing manual processes across the finance function.

Build a High-Performing Financial Control Team

▪ Develop a capable, engaged, and high-performing team through effective leadership, performance management, coaching, and succession planning.

Provide Strategic Financial Insight

▪ Deliver actionable financial analysis and business insights that support commercial decision-making, capital investments, operational improvements, and sustainable business growth.

Champion Continuous Improvement

▪ Continuously enhance financial processes, reporting standards, and governance practices to improve efficiency, scalability, and operational excellence across the organisation.

Education 
 ▪ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. 
 
Professional Certification 
 ▪ Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification) or FMCG/Corporate 
Finance specialties are a distinct added advantage.  
 
Experience Profile 
 ▪ Minimum of 10 years' progressive experience in finance, financial reporting, or corporate 
accounting within a structured organization. 
▪ At least 5 years' experience leading a Financial Control or Financial Reporting function. 
▪ Experience within Retail, FMCG, Manufacturing, or Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) 
industries is highly preferred. 
▪ Prior experience in a Big Four Audit/Assurance firm will be an added advantage.

About this role

Summary

Lead financial reporting, controls, and team development for a consumer-centric organization

Job title

Financial Controller

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

consumer

Location requirements

Ibadan/Lagos, ng, hybrid work possible

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

financial reportingIFRSstatutory complianceinternal controlsfinancial systems

Preferred skills

FMCGBig Four auditfinancial automation

Specializations

financial reportingfinancial controlauditinternal controlsautomation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

Hybrid City

Lagos, Nigeria

Hybrid City