FINANCIAL CONTROLLER at Primrose Development Company

Company name: Primrose Development Company, Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria
Company Description
Primrose Development Conpany is a growing and successful real estate development company with development projects in Lagos and Ghana. This firm is based in Lagos and is looking to fill this position by July. It is led by western trained executives who are looking for staffs who desire to be a part of a high performance oriented firm.

JOB POSITION: FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

We are seeking a professional and mature accounting and financial operations management professional with at least six 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 have familiarity or be willing to become familiar with accounting for real estate related activities and the real estate investment and development 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 Controllerwill be responsible for supervising the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports along with financial management reports such as cash flow projections, budgets and variance reports. Also responsible for monitoringexpenditure and liquidity, reporting financial performance to the board, and providing timely financial data to the COO and CEO. They will be responsible for interacting with lenders relative to administration of loans and making provisions for adequate operational funds.
The Controller will supervise and train an entry level accountant and lead overall accounting, reporting, and controller functions including accounts payables / receivables, setting up and keeping books for multiple real estate development special purpose vehicles (SPVs).
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
• 6 - 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
• Real estate or investment industry experience is a very strong plus.

Salary range: N5M – 6M, annually (based on experience) plus medical benefits

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