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Financial Reporting (Legal Entity Controller) - Vice President Nigeria
senior · Corporate Finance
Join us as a Legal Entity Controller and make a significant impact on our branch’s success. This role offers the opportunity to shape financial strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive business growth. You will collaborate with senior management and guide a high-performing finance team. If you are passionate about financial management and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is your chance to lead and innovate. Be part of a team that values integrity, transparency, and excellence.
Job Summary:
As a Legal Entity Controller in our Finance team, you oversee all financial operations, ensuring compliance and supporting strategic objectives. You provide expert financial guidance, manage risk, and drive business growth. You lead a dedicated finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and ethical management. Together, we deliver robust financial performance and maintain regulatory excellence.
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and planning
- Ensure accurate and timely financial statements in line with international standards and CBN guidelines
- Manage cash flow, liquidity, and capital adequacy to meet requirements
- Ensure full compliance with CBN regulations and directives
- Coordinate preparation and submission of statutory returns and reports
- Identify, assess, and manage financial risks
- Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets
- Provide financial analysis and insights for strategic decision-making
- Advise management on financial implications of business activities
- Liaise with auditors and resolve audit findings
- Lead and develop the finance team, promoting accountability and best practices
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
- Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, or CFA)
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in banking or financial services
- At least 8 years in a senior finance or accounting role
- Proven experience in financial management, regulatory reporting, and team leadership
- Comprehensive understanding of CBN regulations and reporting requirements
- Knowledge of Nigerian banking laws, IFRS, and risk management frameworks
- Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report writing abilities
- High integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards
- Proficiency in financial management systems and software
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc Finance)
- Experience leading finance teams in multinational organizations
- Advanced knowledge of financial management systems
- Proven track record in audit management
- Experience in strategic business planning
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements