Proten International is an award-winning and leading international Human Resource and Management Consulting firm that provides a range of Advisory and Transformation solutions. Our focus is to align every organisation’s activities relating to People, Process and Technology closely with its business strategy and vision. Founded in 2011 in the United Kingdom, we have since expanded across Europe and Africa, serving clients across the public and private sectors and various industries including Banking, Oil and Gas, Insurance, Information Technology, Real Estate, Energy, FMCG, Manufacturing and many more. In 2015, we launched our Africa office in Lagos, Nigeria and have since provided a range of tailored solutions to various organisations. Our bespoke and innovative solutions cut across: Learning and Development, Recruitment and Talent Acquisition, Outsourcing / Managed Staffing, Enterprise Transformation, HR Advisory, and HR Technology.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: Victoria Island - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The Financial Controller will oversee financial reporting, month-end close, accounting controls, and reporting integrity across the group, providing accurate financial insights to support business decisions.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead the month-end close, ensuring timely reconciliations, balance sheet schedules, accruals, provisions, and reporting.
Prepare management accounts, P&Ls, variance analysis, and performance commentary for leadership.
Maintain accounting policies, Chart of Accounts, cost-centre structures, and reporting standards.
Strengthen financial controls, processes, and audit readiness, including PBC schedules and query resolution.
Support budgeting and rolling forecast through financial modelling and analysis.
Partner with Internal Control on remediation of control gaps and support tax/statutory reporting.
Work with Tech/Data to ensure the integrity ofERP, POS, e-commerce, payment, and financial data.
Provide clear financial insights, identify risks and trends, and recommend corrective actions.
Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent strongly preferred.
10+ years’ experience in financial accounting/reporting, including month-end close and audit leadership.
Experience in retail, e-commerce, FMCG, manufacturing, or other complex operational environments is an advantage.
Strong ERP experience and exposure to multi-source reconciliations.
Strong technical accounting, financial analysis, Excel/modelling, and BI skills.
Excellent attention to detail, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong understanding of financial controls, audit, revenue, inventory, accruals, provisions, and cut-offs.
Working Conditions:Hybrid role with occasional travel. Flexibility is required during month-end close, budgeting, audits, and peak trading periods.
Application Closing Date28th September, 2026.
How to Apply
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