Manager

Overall Purpose of the Job

• Reporting to the Head of Europe & Africa, Financial Accounting & Reporting, the Manager is instrumental in upholding the financial integrity of the organization and its subsidiaries by leading GL accounting, reporting, and strategic financial planning. This role focuses on ensuring timely, accurate financial closes, compliance with standards, and supporting long-term objectives through insightful reporting and stakeholder collaboration, while also involving hands-on preparation of reports, data analysis, and reconciliations.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger accounting and financial reporting in compliance with relevant standards, ensuring timely month-end closes and accurate processing of intercompany transactions.
• Prepare month-end journal vouchers, monthly analyses, enterprise reports, financial statements, and support for financial due diligence or fundraising projects.
• Coordinate audits, statutory reporting, and tax compliance in collaboration with external auditors, tax teams, and regulatory bodies.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reports to stakeholders and investors, including board papers with detailed analyses on accounting matters.
• Review management papers for ad-hoc transactions and provide accounting assessments for new projects.
• Drive process improvements and innovations in financial systems, identifying automation opportunities to enhance efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Participate in special finance projects, adapting to evolving needs with a hands-on approach.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external auditors and internal stakeholders on financial accounting and reporting matters.
• Mentor and provide guidance, supervision, on-the-job training and knowledge transfer to junior members of the team.
• Manage ad hoc matters arising and perform other tasks that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications/Skills/Experience Required

• A good degree in accounting, business administration, finance or equivalent from a recognised university and relevant professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA or equivalent
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills and the ability to produce well-structured written materials and articulate complex matters concisely and effectively
• A systematic approach to solve complex problems and solution-oriented thinking with a high attention to detail and big picture view
• A high degree of self-motivation, ambitious and hands-on, with an entrepreneurial mindset; a good team player with the ability to engage with people and deliver within tight deadlines and in a fast-paced, international environment
• At least 8 years of work experience in financial accounting and reporting within a multinational organisation or Big 4 environment.
• Experience in infrastructure, energy, offshore, or oil and gas sectors is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills, with in-depth knowledge of regulatory standards and complex accounting matters.
• In-depth working knowledge of Nigerian accounting standards (IFRS / FRCN guidelines), local tax compliance frameworks (FIRS regulations, CIT, EDT, WHT, and VAT), and the commercial legal requirements governing Nigerian entities (CAMA 2020).
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; capable of handling complex data and crafting impactful presentations.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and financial reporting capabilities.