Expires 3 weeks from now
Group Financial Controller
full-time
Abuja,
Federal Capital Territory
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Job Summary
The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing the consolidated financial management and reporting functions of the Group. This includes ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting, monitoring subsidiary performance, managing group-wide budgeting and forecasting, overseeing tax planning and regulatory compliance, and coordinating audits. This role will also drive efficiency in expense management, strengthen financial controls, and optimize the Group’s reporting systems (ERP and dashboards) to support strategic decision-making.
Job Details
1. Financial Reporting & Consolidation
• Review and validate all subsidiary financial statements to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with Group accounting policies.
• Prepare and manage timely consolidation of Group accounts in line with IFRS standards.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual Group financial reports for senior management, Board, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Oversee coordination of the Group’s external audit processes to ensure smooth execution and timely completion.
2. Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Monitoring
• Lead the Group-wide budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Track and monitor subsidiary performance against approved budgets and KPIs, providing variance analysis and recommendations.
• Develop performance dashboards for management and the CEO Council to support decision-making.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations for improving profitability, cost efficiency, and resource allocation.
3. Expense Management & Reporting
• Oversee Group-wide expense reporting and management, including weekly expense reviews.
• Ensure adherence to approved budgetary controls and cost optimization strategies.
• Develop policies for expense approval, monitoring, and reporting across subsidiaries.
4. Tax Planning & Regulatory Compliance
• Oversee Group tax planning, including transfer pricing compliance, to optimize tax efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements across subsidiaries.
• Maintain an effective regulatory compliance framework that supports Group governance.
5. ERP & Systems Oversight
• Manage and optimize the Group’s ERP and reporting systems to improve financial data accuracy, automation, and efficiency.
• Drive system enhancements to enable real-time reporting and analytics for management.
• Ensure proper integration of subsidiary financials into the Group reporting framework.
6. Stakeholder Management
• Support the GCFO in coordinating financial discussions and updates at the CEO Council meetings.
• Act as a key liaison between Group Finance and subsidiaries to ensure alignment of financial reporting standards and processes.
• Present financial performance updates and insights to senior management and the Board.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, or equivalent) is required.
• Minimum of 8–12 years’ experience in finance, preferably within asset management, investment banking, or financial services.
• Prior experience in financial services, banking, investment, or diversified group structures is an advantage.
• Strong experience working at Group or multi-entity level.
About Company
NORRENBERGER FINANCIAL GROUP
Norrenberger is an Integrated Financial Services group that provides individuals and institutions with a range of financial products and services in Asset Management, Investment Banking, Pensions, Insurance, Infrastructure Banking, Trust and Securities Trading tailored to meet our diverse investor’s needs and expectations. Our component companies are licensed and regulated by the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC).