Job Description
Job Title: Financial Controller
Industry: Real Estate Investment & Construction
Location: Lagos or Abuja, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Overview
We are seeking a high-calibre Financial Controller to lead financial governance, risk management, and operational finance within a fast-growing real estate investment and construction business.
This role is designed for a dynamic, detail-oriented finance leader with strong grounding in audit, corporate assurance, and financial operations, ideally from a Big 4 background.
The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making, while building robust financial systems to support business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Control
•
Oversee end-to-end financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
•
Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial statements and management reports
•
Implement strong internal controls across all financial processes
•
Monitor cash flow, working capital, and capital allocation strategies
Risk Management & Compliance
•
Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies
•
Ensure full compliance with regulatory, tax, and statutory requirements
•
Strengthen governance frameworks and financial control systems
•
Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and financial institutions
Audit & Assurance
•
Lead internal audit processes and coordinate external audit engagements
•
Drive audit readiness and ensure zero material audit findings
•
Establish and maintain robust audit trails and documentation standards
•
Implement best practices from corporate assurance environments
Strategic Finance & Business Partnering
•
Provide financial insights to support executive decision-making and investment strategies
•
Evaluate project viability, ROI, and financial performance of real estate developments
•
Partner with leadership on business expansion, cost optimization, and profitability
•
Support funding strategies, investor reporting, and financial structuring
Process Improvement & Leadership
•
Build and optimize scalable financial systems and reporting frameworks
•
Lead and mentor finance team members to deliver high performance
•
Drive continuous improvement across finance, audit, and risk functions
Requirements
Education & Experience
•
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
•
Professional certification required (e.g., ACA, ACCA)
•
Minimum of 6–10 years’ experience in finance, audit, or risk management
•
Strong preference for candidates with Big 4 experience (KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, EY)
•
Experience in real estate, construction, or investment environments is highly desirable
Skills & Competencies
•
Strong expertise in financial reporting, audit, and internal controls
•
Deep understanding of risk management and corporate governance frameworks
•
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
•
High level of integrity and attention to detail
•
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
•
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
What We’re Looking For
•
A corporate assurance professional who can transition seamlessly into industry
•
A hands-on finance leader who combines technical depth with execution
•
Someone passionate about building structure, driving compliance, and enabling growth
•
A professional who thrives on accountability, ownership, and results
How to Apply
Apply via the FMR recruitment portal: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/4/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCHZoPo34xBegZjzJWbPfPi_-5m-DQDtWyBFb1dW2FRf30_A/viewform OR https://bit.ly/Fmragency2
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
#FinancialController #FinanceJobs #AbujaJobs #AccountingJobs #financemanager
Industry: Real Estate Investment & Construction
Location: Lagos or Abuja, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Overview
We are seeking a high-calibre Financial Controller to lead financial governance, risk management, and operational finance within a fast-growing real estate investment and construction business.
This role is designed for a dynamic, detail-oriented finance leader with strong grounding in audit, corporate assurance, and financial operations, ideally from a Big 4 background.
The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making, while building robust financial systems to support business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Control
•
Oversee end-to-end financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
•
Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial statements and management reports
•
Implement strong internal controls across all financial processes
•
Monitor cash flow, working capital, and capital allocation strategies
Risk Management & Compliance
•
Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies
•
Ensure full compliance with regulatory, tax, and statutory requirements
•
Strengthen governance frameworks and financial control systems
•
Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and financial institutions
Audit & Assurance
•
Lead internal audit processes and coordinate external audit engagements
•
Drive audit readiness and ensure zero material audit findings
•
Establish and maintain robust audit trails and documentation standards
•
Implement best practices from corporate assurance environments
Strategic Finance & Business Partnering
•
Provide financial insights to support executive decision-making and investment strategies
•
Evaluate project viability, ROI, and financial performance of real estate developments
•
Partner with leadership on business expansion, cost optimization, and profitability
•
Support funding strategies, investor reporting, and financial structuring
Process Improvement & Leadership
•
Build and optimize scalable financial systems and reporting frameworks
•
Lead and mentor finance team members to deliver high performance
•
Drive continuous improvement across finance, audit, and risk functions
Requirements
Education & Experience
•
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
•
Professional certification required (e.g., ACA, ACCA)
•
Minimum of 6–10 years’ experience in finance, audit, or risk management
•
Strong preference for candidates with Big 4 experience (KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, EY)
•
Experience in real estate, construction, or investment environments is highly desirable
Skills & Competencies
•
Strong expertise in financial reporting, audit, and internal controls
•
Deep understanding of risk management and corporate governance frameworks
•
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
•
High level of integrity and attention to detail
•
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
•
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
What We’re Looking For
•
A corporate assurance professional who can transition seamlessly into industry
•
A hands-on finance leader who combines technical depth with execution
•
Someone passionate about building structure, driving compliance, and enabling growth
•
A professional who thrives on accountability, ownership, and results
How to Apply
Apply via the FMR recruitment portal: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/4/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCHZoPo34xBegZjzJWbPfPi_-5m-DQDtWyBFb1dW2FRf30_A/viewform OR https://bit.ly/Fmragency2
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
#FinancialController #FinanceJobs #AbujaJobs #AccountingJobs #financemanager
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