Financial Controller Nigeria

Mohinani Group - Our subsidiary, r-PET Nigeria, is recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title:  Financial Controller Jobs

Location: Nigeria

Employment Type: Full-time Purpose

To lead the  finance function for the rPET manufacturing division by ensuring accurate  financial reporting & Accounting, MIS, Costing, robust internal controls, compliance, cost management, business partnering, ERP governance, and continuous process improvements. The role will also support group finance transformation initiatives including SAP S/4HANA implementation, finance process standardization, internal audit compliance and master data governance across multiple business divisions

Key Responsibilities 

Ensure complete and accurate accounting of all business transactions. Lead month-end and year-end financial closing within agreed timelines. Prepare monthly management accounts, MIS reports and variance analysis. Ensure compliance with IFRS/local GAAP and Group accounting policies. Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and resolve outstanding items.

Monitor manufacturing costs, production variances and inventory valuation. Review BOMs, production losses, material consumption and conversion costs. Validate inventory movements and physical stock reconciliations. Support costing updates and product profitability analysis. Partner with Operations to improve manufacturing efficiency and cost optimization.

Budgeting & business proposal: Business& Industrial

Prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Monitor actual performance against budgets. Analyse operational and financial KPIs. Provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability and working capital.

Ensure compliance with tax regulations, government reporting and regulatory requirements. Monitor changes in statutory requirements and implement necessary controls. Maintain compliance documentation and statutory records.

Ensure implementation of Group financial policies and internal controls. Coordinate internal audit activities across the division. Track closure of audit observations within agreed timelines. Maintain audit evidence and compliance documentation. Identify process risks and recommend control improvements. Support development and implementation of finance SOPs.

SAP S4Hana & Finance Transformation:

Support SAP S/4HANA migration activities. Validate finance master data including GLs, vendors, customers, cost centers, profit centers and fixed assets. Assist in data cleansing, UAT, cutover and post-go-live stabilization. Standardize finance processes across divisions. Recommend automation opportunities and eliminate manual processes.

Treasury & working captial: JobListings

Monitor cash flow requirements. Review customer collections and vendor payments. Support banking transactions and cash management. Improve working capital through receivable, payable and inventory optimization.

Ensure integrity of finance master data. Review approval matrices and financial delegations. Maintain chart of accounts and finance configuration governance. Monitor system controls and user access from a finance perspective.

Partner with Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain and Commercial teams. Provide financial analysis to support business decisions. Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and investment cases. Support new business initiatives and strategic projects.

Coach and develop finance team members. Allocate work and monitor performance. Build finance capability through process documentation and knowledge transfer. Promote a culture of accountability, compliance and continuous improvement.

KPI

Month-end closing completed within timeline Accuracy of financial reporting Budget variance management Inventory accuracy Working capital improvement Manufacturing cost optimization.

Zero material audit qualifications Closure of internal audit observations within target timelines Compliance with Group finance policies.

SAP S/4HANA milestones achieved Finance master data accuracy SOP implementation Process automation initiatives completed.

Reduction in manual journal entries Balance sheet reconciliation completion Timely completion of account reconciliations Process improvement projects delivered.

Team capability development Cross-functional collaboration Knowledge sharing Succession planning

Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.

8–12 years of progressive finance experience. 3-5 years in manufacturing finance. Experience in costing, inventory accounting and factory finance. Experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA preferred). Experience managing external audits and internal audits. Experience leading finance process improvements.

Key Competencies

Financial Reporting Manufacturing Costing Inventory Accounting Budgeting & Forecasting Internal Controls Financial Analysis Advanced Excel & ERP Systems.

Leadership Analytical Thinking Business Acumen Problem Solving Communication Stakeholder Management Attention to Detail. Integrity Continuous Improvement Mindset Ownership & Accountability.

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