Financial Controller at a Metal Recycling and Commodity Trading Company – Alan & Grant


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Alan & Grant – Our client, a metal recycling and commodity trading company in Nigeria, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Job type: Full-Time
Industry: Manufacturing

Job Summary

  • A Financial Controller who can drive and oversee the Finance, Treasury and Commodity Trading functions.
  • The Financial Controller will be a senior-level manager who will oversee the business’s day-to-day financial operations and provide operational and strategic support to Senior Management.
  •  The Financial Controller must be focused on Finance and have a good accounting background so he/she can adequately oversee the Accounts Team.
  • The Financial Controller will be responsible for:
    • Finance – Corporate finance, planning and forecasting, equity and debt fundraising
    • Treasury – Working capital management, loan management and optimization
    • Accounting – Overseeing the accounts unit and providing general financial operational controls.

Responsibilities

  • Financial Planning, Forecasting, Debt and Equity Capital Raise and overall Financial Management for the group.
  • Cash flow management: Monitoring and balancing cash flows into and out of a business to meet obligations and optimize investment.
  • Audit liaison: Coordinating with external financial, compliance and tax auditors.
  • Internal controls: Creating and monitoring company policies and internal controls, especially spending controls, to safeguard company assets and reduce fraud.
  • Budget: Fully creating the budget, including incorporating historical data.
  • Debt management: Administering loan agreements for company borrowings, ensuring due payments are planned for and made and manage all communications with Lenders.
  • Compliance: Ensuring compliance with local law, tax provisions and relevant industry and financial regulations.
  • Reporting and analysis: Providing financial reporting and analysis to guide decision-making.
  • Cost savings: Identifying efficiencies and opportunities for cost reductions across the business.
  • Leadership: Mentoring and managing the accounting and financial staff.
  • External reporting: Preparing company tax and financial statements, including public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and FMDQ.
  • Hedging – Ensuring that all product and financial risks associated with the company’s operations are fully hedged.

Requirements

  • Minimum of B.Sc / HND in Business Administration, Accounting or any other related field of study
  • Relevant professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, CPA, CMA,ACA etc.
  • Willing to travel weekly or bi-weekly to the manufacturing factory (Makun, Ogun State)
  • MBA or MSc. in Finance, Accounting or any related discipline is compulsory
  • Minimum of 12+ years’ experience with 8years’ professional management experience in Finance, Treasury and Inventory Management.
  • Relevant experience in audit is required.
  • Excellent strategic planning skills and able to interact with all levels.
  • Able to work independently and highly meticulous.
  • Ability to lead and manage a team.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online