192 Controller jobs in Nigeria

Reports to: General Manager / Executive Director

Location: Chelsea Hotel (Multi-Branch Oversight Possible)

Industry: Hospitality (Hotel, Restaurant, Events)

Job Summary

The Financial Controller will lead Chelsea Hotel's finance function, overseeing the full accounting team, enforcing rigorous controls, and producing accurate, insightful financial reports for leadership. The FC will play a key role in transforming the finance unit into a strategic support function, while also building internal team capacity.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the monthly financial close and prepare income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and KPI reports.

Own and streamline reconciliation processes (bank, float, inventory, statutory deductions).

Design a standard monthly reporting calendar with executive-ready commentary.

Implement SOPs for payables, receivables, payroll, and tax compliance.

Oversee receivables cleanup and proper recognition of vendor obligations.

Develop junior staff through structured exposure to reporting and analysis.

Advise on and support migration to more robust accounting software.

Lead budgeting and variance analysis once reporting is stabilized.

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by management or the line manager.

Requirements

Qualifications

B.Sc. Accounting, Finance or related; ACA/ACCA preferred

6+ years experience in accounting roles, including team supervision

Experience in hospitality or multi-department environments is an advantage

Proficient in Excel and financial reporting tools

Proven ability to improve accounting systems and build team capability

Previous experience in the hospitality industry (hotel, restaurant, or events) is preferred

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, FIRS, and tax regulations

Proficiency in financial reporting and data analysis (Excel, ERP systems, BI tools)

Excellent leadership, coaching, and team management skills

Strong problem-solving and process improvement abilities

High attention to detail with strong organizational skills

Effective communication and stakeholder management across departments

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Strategic thinking with the ability to link finance to overall business performance

Benefits

High-level exposure to executive decision-making and business strategy

Opportunity to lead and shape the finance function of a top hospitality brand in Abuja

Career growth potential with multi-branch oversight experience

Hands-on involvement in hospitality operations (hotel, restaurant, events)

Platform to drive process improvements and implement new financial systems

Professional recognition and strong industry network development

Dynamic work environment with cross-functional collaboration

Job Type: Full-time

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Lagos Full Time

Education Confidential

• Minimum Qualification :

Company Description

Teesas is Africa's premier education platform designed to improve exam grades with high-quality tutorials from top teachers. The Teesas Education App features video lessons in English and local languages to ensure thorough understanding. It's specifically designed to build a strong foundation for entrance exams into leading secondary schools, offering tailored exam preparation content for superior performance. The app also provides live online classes to enhance learning.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Financial Controller located in Lekki. The Financial Controller will be responsible for managing financial statements, overseeing financial reporting, and conducting detailed financial analysis. Additionally, the role involves ensuring compliance with accounting principles and preparing accurate financial documentation. The Financial Controller will also supervise accounting procedures and prepare reports that reflect the financial status of the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing Financial Statements and Financial Reporting
• Strong Analytical Skills and proficiency in Finance
• Knowledge of Accounting principles and practices
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and communicate effectively
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is a plus
  Experience with financial software and ERP systems

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Job Title: Financial Controller

Reports To: VP Finance

Location: Lagos Physical Office

Experience Required: 10 Years (Minimum)

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: NGN 1,700,000 – NGN 2,000,000

Job Overview:

As the Financial Controller of the company and its subsidiaries (the Group), you will be responsible for leading the finance function across the Group. This includes oversight of financial reporting, management accounting, tax and regulatory compliance, financial planning and analysis, treasury operations, and internal controls. You will ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial activities while supporting strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide leadership for the finance and accounting operations across the Group, including financial reporting, recordkeeping, and internal controls.

· Understanding of Tax and the inner workings FIRS (now NIRS), LIRS is mandatory.

· Ensure the integrity of the groups and its subsidiary entities financial records.

· Oversee intercompany transactions, postings and documentation, including Transfer pricing filings.

· Ensure the development, implementation, and compliance of financial policies, procedures, and internal control systems that align with the Group's strategic goals.

· Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis, presenting key insights to executive management and the Board as applicable.

· Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts, and presenting them to the executive management and board of directors as applicable.

· Guide the implementation of accounting processes and ensure compliance with IFRS and other regulatory requirements.

· Analyze financial data and key performance indicators to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improved financial performance.

· Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and intercompany reconciliations, ensuring completeness and accuracy.

· Coordinate and supervise tax planning, compliance, and all statutory filings across the Group.

· Support annual internal and external audit processes, ensuring timely preparation of draft financial statements.

· Drive cost-efficiency across financial processes while recommending improvements to streamline operations.

· Supervise accounting operations related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit control, and inventory.

· Monitor and ensure compliance with statutory deductions and payments for all entities in the Group.

· Review and submit monthly bank reconciliations and ensure effective treasury management.

· Maintain oversight of the Group's financial systems, ensuring data integrity and consistent reporting standards.

· Stay abreast of trends and innovations in financial management and provide advisory support to senior leadership.

· Perform all duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

· Postgraduate degree such as an MBA or Masters' is an added advantage.

· Minimum of 10 years of work experience in accounting and finance, with a strong track record of managing financial controls and operations

· Recognized Professional Accounting Certifications such as ACA, ACCA etc. is required

Functional Skills Requirement:

· Good knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

· Proven experience in managing teams of finance professionals, and ensuring financial reports and statements are prepared accurately and in a timely manner.

· Experience with accounting software and financial reporting tools.

· Experience in effectively communicating complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

· Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume stating their experience and suitability for the role. Applications should be sent to with the subject line "Financial Controller - Application."

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₦1,700, ₦2,000,000.00 per month

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting and Finance: 10 years (Preferred)

Application Deadline: 31/08/2025

Join a globally recognized organization providing innovative services and products to the
energy and industrial markets
. They are seeking a
qualified and experienced Financial Controller
to play a key role in driving financial integrity, compliance, and strategic insight within their Nigerian operations.

Reporting directly to the
Head of Finance
, you will oversee all aspects of financial management, including regulatory compliance, financial reporting, internal controls, and tax.

Position:
Financial Controller

Location:
Nigeria, Lagos

Salary:
TBD

Qualifications:

• FCA or ACCA (not negotiable)
• Energy or similar industry knowledge (not negotiable)

Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Tax knowledge
• Statutory reporting experience
• SAP

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparing and reporting certain quarterly and tax notes in HFM
• Preparing statutory local adjustments and bridge calculations
• Supporting and advising the businesses in financial processes related to statutory, tax and company compliance
• Co-ordinating external auditing, internal auditing and internal control reporting of the company, as well as remediation of relevant internal controls
• Continuous follow-up on local legislation changes and requirements

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Lagos Full Time

Confidential

• Minimum Qualification :
• Experience Level : Executive level
• Experience Length : 15 years

Job Title: Financial Controller

Sector: FMCG

Location: Lagos State

Workmode: Full (Onsite)

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure robust management and reporting of financial transactions, including all inflows and outflows, in line with the companys accounting policies, applicable financial reporting standards and practices, such as IFRS, etc.
• Ensure sound financial control and proper consolidation of the companys accounts from all business units and functions.
• Manage the organisations general ledger and ensure all transactions are processed in line with acceptable accounting principles.
• Provide timely, accurate and relevant financial information for strategic decision making and external audit purposes.
  Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial accounts (P&L and Balance Sheets) and reports, including consolidated financial statements and cash flow statements.

Job Requirements:

• First degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business-related discipline.
• A Masters Degree (e.g. MBA, etc.) and proficiency in MS Navision are added advantage.
• Professional certification in any of ACA, ACCA, CFA, etc. is required.
• Minimum of 15 years job-relevant experience, with at least 5 years at management level, in a finance role, within a manufacturing setting.
  Experience in FMCG and Multinational industry is required.

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Lagos Full Time

Recruitment Confidential

• Minimum Qualification :

Company Profile

Our client is into Manufacturing, construction division and Agriculture with all its related activities and is primarily an engineering and construction company.

Job profile

• Overall in charge of finance and accounts
• Responsible for import and clearing of imported goods
• Responsible for warehouses located both at the office and at the factory. To conduct frequent physical verification and inventory checks
• Responsible for statutory audits, internal audits, all kind of tax audits etc.
• Responsible for administration work
• Dealing with all statutory regulators like immigration, police, NAFDAC, SONCAP, town planning etc.
• Responsible for all kind of insurances, renewals etc.
  As you are aware in Nigeria, there may be many other roles you have to perform for the company. The candidate should be flexible and willing to help wherever needed.

Job location: Lagos, Nigeria

Contact on: (email protected)

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Obsidian Capital is a Principal Investment firm established in 2014 with a focus on transforming African lives by creating companies that deliver sustained, long-term beneficial impact. The firm designs locally specialized, globally competitive, large-scale private-sector solutions to infrastructure challenges in middle Africa. Located in Lagos State, Nigeria, Obsidian Capital aims to transform the infrastructure landscape of middle Africa, particularly in renewable and sustainable power infrastructure.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Financial Controller

Job Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of OBSIDIAN, ensuring the firm's financial operations are managed with precision and creativity.
• The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, with the ability to manage complex financial processes, as well as the mindset of a forward-thinking entrepreneur who can design and execute creative solutions for financial efficiency and growth.

Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting:

• Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and analysis to management.
• Oversee and manage the firm's margin accounts, ensuring proper tracking, reconciliation, and optimisation.
• Manage the firm's tax fund, ensuring full compliance with regulatory obligations while optimising tax efficiency.
• Supervise the payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with company policies.
• Ensure robust internal controls are in place to safeguard the firm's assets and maintain financial integrity.

Audit & Compliance:

• Lead and coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of audit queries.
• Ensure all statutory, tax, and regulatory filings are up-to-date and compliant with Nigerian financial regulations.
• Maintain strong relationships with tax authorities, auditors, banks, and other key external partners.

Strategic Financial Planning:

• Partner with leadership to design and implement financial strategies that align with OBSIDIAN's growth objectives.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and revenue enhancement through creative financial structuring.
• Design and implement innovative funding models and financial management processes to support strategic initiatives.

Entrepreneurial & Creative Input:

• Apply a creative, solutions-driven mindset to financial challenges, bringing innovative approaches to budgeting, fund management, and financial forecasting.
• Think like a business owner, proactively identifying risks, efficiencies, and opportunities to drive value creation.
• Collaborate across departments, supporting new business initiatives with tailored financial models and commercial advice.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's Degree is a plus).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a senior finance role, preferably within financial services, investment banking, or advisory sectors.
• Proven experience handling margin accounts, tax fund management, payroll, internal controls, and audits.
• Professional certification: ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent is mandatory.
• Exceptional analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong command of Nigerian tax laws, financial regulations, and accounting standards.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Number/Excel skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of applying creative thinking to solve financial problems.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and work directly with senior leadership.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical and critical thinking.
• Creativity and innovation in financial strategy.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Business acumen and entrepreneurial drive.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive problem-solving ability.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a Cover letter to: using "Financial Controller" as the subject of the mail.

• Actively participate in the preparation of the annual budgets, comparison of actual performance against the budget, identifying and analyzing variance devise and monitor the implementation of necessary actions.
• Legal, Regulatory & Statutory Compliance - ensure compliance with statutory authority and audit requirements
• Management of the treasury function including projection of future cash flows, arranging adequate funds to meet day to day requirements and ensure that the disbursements are within the approved operational cash flows. This includes liaising with banks, monitoring of daily cash balances and submission of cash flow statements.
• Prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, and analysis to support decision-making at Board and JV meetings

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Rest of Nigeria (Edo) Full Time

Hospitality & Hotel NGN 400, ,000

Easy Apply

We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Controller for a five-star hotel.

• Minimum Qualification : Degree
• Experience Level : Senior level
• Experience Length : 6 years
• Working Hours : Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance,
• Optimising financial performance
  Supporting strategic planning.

Requirements:

• Strong analytical skills, leadership abilities, and budgeting skills.
• Experience in financial management within the hospitality (hotel) industry.