Female Financial Controller

Develop, review and update financial and accounting policies, procedures and strategies in line with the Company's business objectives and applicable requirements.

Support annual budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and budget review processes, including preparation of relevant financial assumptions, metrics and management information.

Analyse financial data and translate financial performance into actionable information for management decision making.

Participate in budget retreats, management reviews and other business planning activities where financial input is required.

Provide finance business partnering support to management and operational leaders on cost, revenue, profitability, cash flow and financial implications of business decisions.

Maintain accurate and complete accounting records using the double entry system and ensure transactions are posted to the appropriate accounts in accordance with the approved chart of accounts.

Ensure timely capture and posting of financial transactions, with all transactions processed within 48 hours where applicable.

Conduct daily callovers of relevant financial records and supporting documents to verify completeness, accuracy, authorisation and proper recording of transactions.

Investigate callover exceptions, document findings and ensure identified issues are escalated and resolved within the required timeline.

Review daily sales receipts and supporting records and reconcile them to the relevant accounting and operational records.

Perform weekly reconciliations of petty cash, invoices, receipts, delivery records, monogramming records and stock-related records.

Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve outstanding or unusual reconciling items.

Retain custodial responsibility for petty cash while ensuring appropriate segregation of duties in execution and review.

Review petty cash requisitions, authorise disbursements within approved limits and review daily reconciliations and supporting documentation.

Prepare or review weekly petty cash budgets, monitor utilisation and query unsupported, unusual or unauthorised expenditure.

Prepare financial reports, management accounts, cash flow reports and other financial information required by management.

Interpret financial reports and explain significant movements, variances, trends, risks and opportunities for management use.

Prepare monthly financial reports by the last working day of the relevant month and provide financial information required for the MPR.

Requirements

Minimum of a first degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Full membership of ICAN or an internationally recognised equivalent (ACCA, CIMA, or comparable).

Three to five (3 to 5) years of progressive accounting experience, including demonstrable exposure to financial reporting, statutory compliance, and payroll management.

Thorough working knowledge of the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, Pension Reform Act, NDPA 2023, and all applicable Nigerian financial regulations.

Proficiency in Sage accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Experience in a retail, consumer goods, or multi-branch business environment.

Familiarity with Sage, SAP, or comparable integrated business management platforms.

Exposure to Letters of Credit and import finance processes.

Experience supporting an internal or external audit process.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension

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