A COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LOOKING TO HIRE A FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Controller for Lagos based commercial construction company
Company Description
Growing and successful commercial construction company operating in Lagos is looking for a controller. Firm is based in Lagos and is looking to fill this position by January. The firm is lead by western trained executives who are looking for staff who desire to be a part of a high performance oriented firm. We are seeking a professional and mature accounting and financial operations management professional with at least eight years of relevant experience in accounting and financial reporting. So, if you are looking for an opportunity to join a high performance oriented firm in a highly visible, impact-oriented position and meet the basic requirements below, send us your CV.
Job Description
This position requires the candidate to have strong professional and managerial skills and must have experience doing accounting for construction firms and project related activities in the construction industry. Candidate must have an interest in taking a lead role in developing and providing on-going improvement of financial office policies and processes. The Controller will be responsible for supervising the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports along with financial management reports such as cash flow projections, construction project and firm level budgets and variance reports. Also responsible for monitoring expenditure and liquidity, reporting financial performance to the board, and providing timely financial data to the MD. They will be responsible for interacting with lenders relative to administration of loans and making provisions for adequate operational funds.
The Controller will lead overall accounting, reporting, and controller functions including accounts payables / receivables.
Will identify & implement systems or processes to maximize internal efficiencies, shorten reporting deadlines, and maintain integrity and accuracy of financial data. Work with management to identify appropriate staffing levels in order to meet current objectives as well as anticipated growth of the company.
Will maximize return on financial assets by establishing and enforcing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems that meet both Nigerian generally accepted accounting principles and international best practices.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s or higher national diploma degree in accounting
• Chartered accountant
• Must have experience doing accounting for construction firms
• Familiarity with build smart accounting software a plus
• 8 - 10 years of progressive, hands on experience
• Expertise in financial operations and understanding of the vital components of cash flow management as well as corporate finance
• Ability to form strong & effective professional relationships, both internally and externally
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Accounting for construction industry experience is a very strong plus.

Salary range: N6M – 8M, annually (based on experience) plus medical benefits

E-mail full page cover letter and CV to [email protected]