Head of Finance and Account

Future Moves Recruitment Agency (FMR Agency) - Our client in the Food Manufacturing industry is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Finance and Account

Location: Jakande Estate, Isolo - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
‎Work Mode: Onsite
‎‎Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
Industry: Food Manufacturing

‎Overview

• ‎We are recruiting a strategic and hands-on Head of Finance & Accounts for our client.
• ‎We are seeking an experienced finance professional who can take full ownership of the finance function and play a key role in supporting business growth and expansion.
• The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-growing environment, strengthening financial systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting licensing requirements, and providing financial insight that drives business decisions.
• ‎‎Ultimately, you will build a strong financial foundation that enables sustainable growth while ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and sound financial management.

Key Responsibilities

• ‎Oversee the company's day-to-day finance and accounting operations.
• ‎Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, financial statements, and cash flow reports.
• ‎Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• ‎Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements, including supporting licensing and business expansion activities.
• ‎Strengthen internal financial controls, policies, and reporting processes.
• ‎Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and working capital efficiently.
• ‎Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely regulatory reporting.
• ‎Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to support management decisions.
• ‎Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while driving continuous process improvement.
• ‎Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and support the organization's long-term growth strategy.

‎Requirements

• ‎Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• ‎ICAN (ACA) or ACCA certification is required.
• ‎7–10 years' progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• ‎Proven experience leading the finance function within a growing organization.
• ‎Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, treasury management, taxation, and regulatory compliance.
• ‎Demonstrated ability to establish financial controls, improve processes, and support business expansion initiatives.
• ‎Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems.
• ‎Strong leadership, commercial acumen, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• ‎High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

Salary
N800,000 net / month (Based on Experience).