Country Finance and Accounting Manager
- Lagos, Lagos State
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Be Part of Something Big – A growing company where your contributions matter.
- Make an Immediate Impact – Support groundbreaking technologies with real-world results.
- Work on Cutting-Edge Tech – AI, cybersecurity, and next-gen digital solutions.
- Thrive in an Inclusive Team – A culture built on trust, collaboration, and respect.
- We Care – Integrity, empathy, and purpose guide every decision.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the record of all financial transactions is completed on time and with flawless accuracy in line with national accounting standards, IFRS and group management policies and procedures.
- Manage the month-end closing process as per the group finance policies and procedures.
- Ownership of local financial information (GL and Trial balance) and the performance of the financial team in terms of accuracy and meeting deadlines in line with the group company policies, procedures, and practices.
- Act as the single point of contact and owner for any compliance, regulatory, stand-alone and group audits, tax inspections and other audits etc.
- The creation, execution, and documentation of necessary accounting process controls to ensure quality and compliance including proposing updates to the financial policies and procedures.
- Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory and management financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and other reports as required by the global finance management team.
- Overseeing the finance and accounting systems and ultimate accountability for local IFRS/GAAP and tax compliance in the respective jurisdiction.
- Acting as final authority regarding any financial matters and offering support on questions and requests.
- Work in tandem with the global finance team and serve as their local representative to manage the compliance of all business functions.
- Producing reports for the Group CFO team and overseeing external financial services providers.
- Chartered Accountant with at least 3-5 years of experience and a deep understanding of IFRS.
- At least 3 years of experience in a multinational corporate environment and managing a team.
- Proven success managing statutory and management reporting & related activities.
- Excellent team, leadership, and communications skills.
- Capacity to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments and to take ownership of problem-solving and adapt to new challenges.
- Deep knowledge of the local tax legislation/compliance and practical experience of not less than 3 years with all tax filings (CIT, PIT, WHT, VAT, etc.).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products as well as written and verbal fluency in the English language.
- Experience with D365 would be an added advantage.
- A valid and up to date National Identity Card/NIMC slip is required upon commencement of this role.