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Finance Controller (Investment Banking - B4 Experience Required)
FMR ACADEMY
Accounting, Auditing & Finance
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Lagos Full Time Education Confidential
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Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 6 years
Job descriptions & requirements
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.
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Finance Controller (Investment Banking - B4 Experience Required)
FMR ACADEMY
Accounting, Auditing & Finance
Today
New
Lagos Full Time Education Confidential
Share link
Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
Share via SMS
Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 6 years
Job descriptions & requirements
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
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