Financial Controller at T.O.N. Legal & Corporate Services – Lagos

T.O.N. Legal & Corporate Services is recruiting a Financial Controller in Lagos to manage financial reporting, internal controls, cash flow, budgeting and finance-team leadership. Manufacturing or publicly listed company experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company’s long-term vision and objectives to optimize value for shareholders in the businesses.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with regulatory requirements and international accounting standards.
• Advise on long-term business and financial planning whilst proactively managing all financial elements.
• Prepare an annual bottom-up budget using realistic budget assumptions and produce quarterly forecast updates in the light of actual information to meet corporate timetable.
• Analyse and explain deviations of actual results from budget and forecasts prior to submission of monthlies.
• Develop/update operational policies, processes, and procedures for the department.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support operational needs and strategic initiatives.
• Optimize banking relationships and financing arrangements to minimize costs and maximize returns.
• Monitor foreign exchange exposure and implement hedging strategies as necessary.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to support decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to assess business performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure that all transactions are real, correctly calculated, appropriately approved, and completely and accurately booked on a timely basis to meet the standard financial control policy.
• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Establish and develop relations with senior management and external partners and stakeholders.
• Any other duties assigned by the Managing Director and Board of Directors.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce or a related field.
• 10–15 years’ experience in finance leadership roles in medium-to-large Accounting/Finance Department preferably in the PLC or manufacturing industry.
• Have proven working experience in the preparation of accounts, budgets and financial analysis.
• Mandatory experience in manufacturing or PLC environments.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and finiancial regulations.
• Strong understanding of costing, inventory management, and operational finance.
• High level of financial accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of policies and practices associated with payroll and benefits administration.
• Proficiency in ERP and accounting systems i.e. SAP, Dynamics 365 etc. and other computer/software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint etc.