Financial Controller at Robert Walters

Robert Walters - Our client, an agricultural processing business in Lagos is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Controller

Job ID: 50665563/001
Location: Lagos

About the Role

We are looking for a well-rounded, Financial Controller with experience in the agribusiness space, to manage all finance and accounting related functions within the company.

Responsibilities

Supervise and carry out all aspects of accounting duties
Inventory management with weekly reconciliation of inventory movement and valuation.
Work with the Internal Audit team to implement internal control framework and ensure the internal audit cycle is followed and audit actions are closed promptly.
Work with external auditors and tax consultants to promptly close financial year and file statutory accounts and tax returns on time with appropriate internal approvals.
Support General Manager, Site and Group management with applicable administrative tasks.

Candidate Requirements

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA/ACCA)
More than 8 years post qualification experience and a strong academic record
Must have multi-stage manufacturing and product costing experience
Advanced Excel - including data modelling.
Cost Accounting
Financial Planning & Analysis.
Great interpersonal skills
Must have ERP and Business Intelligence implementation experience with proven track record in delivery of implementations
Must have team management and external auditors relationship management with on schedule audit completion experience
Experience in debt financing and capital restructuring is advantageous