Financial Controller Job at Grand Financial Services Limited

Grand Financial Services Limited is a consulting company that brings together a number of experts in various fields of business. It was established with the aim of providing support to companies, government and non-governmental organizations in the form of business consulting and innovation support. We are recruiting to fill the position below:   Job Title: Financial Controller Location: Lagos Job Description Basic Function:

• The controller position is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.

• Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner
• Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable
• Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly
• Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report
• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit.
• Process payroll in a timely manner
• Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed
• Issue timely and complete financial statements

• The controller candidate should have at least Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• A Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience with a major company or division of a large corporation.
• Proficient ICT Skills
• Preference will be given to candidates with the Associate Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations.