Financial Controller Job at DutchRoyal Integrated Resources International

DutchRoyal Integrated Resources International - Our client is a Holding company with its member companies who are players and operators in the electric / power sector – Independent power plant, Off-grid Solar Power solutions etc offering clean and reliable power solutions to commercial and industrial businesses in Nigeria.

They are recruiting competent professionals to fill the position below:

Job Position: Financial Controller
Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Independent Power company

Job Description

• The financial controller has the primary responsibility for planning, implementing and controlling all financial related activities of the company.
• This will include direct responsibility for accounting, taxation, finance, budgeting, product costing, project cost analysis and evaluation.
• Investor relationship, government agent’s relationships as well as banking and treasury management, the desired candidate must have headed accounts and finance departments in a best practice environment and must have produced necessary daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly and annual plans and reports for management decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end and year-end closing activities to ensure timely close and reporting.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of the company’s financial performance using relevant KPIs.
• Oversee preparation of the group consolidated management accounts every month.
• Review and validate general ledger entries on the ERP for accuracy and completeness.
• Review and validate all invoices (both customer and supplier) and accounting schedules (e.g., fixed asset register, payment schedules, receivables aging analysis).
• Oversee the reconciliation of intercompany accounts across the group.
• Monitor cashflow balances and debt obligations across the group.
• Supervise credit risk management process including supporting collection of receivables.
• Monitor FX risks and hedging instruments across the group.
• Coordinate all audit activities including statutory and tax audits to ensure timely completion.
• Supervise financial operations of subsidiary companies.
• Monitor tax compliance and ensure all tax obligations are paid and filed on time.
• Carry out Implementation of accounting policies and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Conduct frequent review of accounting processes and internal controls and advise management on risk areas and mitigating strategies.
• Monitor updates in financial laws and regulations and advise management on compliance.
• Present and defend company financial information to investors/potential investors.
• Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other related disciplines
• Master Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, will be an added advantage
• Chartered accounting qualification (ICAN or ACCA) is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years working experience in accounting, finance, or audit, with a minimum of 5 years in management position.

Competency and Skills Requirements:

• Age: 40 – 55 years
• Strong analytical skills with ability to pay attention to details.
• Strong knowledge and application of IFRS standards and accounting principles.
• Advanced communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Hands-on experience with preparing consolidated financial statements.
• Understanding financial modeling and valuation.
• Advanced soft skills including communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Understanding of company valuations and ability to present to investors/potential investors
• Must demonstrate proficiency with ERP accounting software packages and Microsoft Office suites
• Must possess a good knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management (ERP)

Remuneration
Very Attractive.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their comprehensive Resume to: dutchroyalinternational@gmail.com using the job position as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be invited for interview.