Job Purpose
- To lead and manage all financial operations of the automotive business, ensuring accurate financialreporting, regulatory compliance, cost control, and strategic financial planning to support businessgrowth and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Control:
- Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line withIFRS/GAAP.
- Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
- Ensure integrity of all financial data and enforce internal controls.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic re-forecasting.
- Monitor budget performance, analyse variances, and provide management with actionableinsights.
Treasury & Cash Management:
- Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and working capital to ensure liquidity.
- Oversee Letters of Credit LCs, forex procurement, and vehicle import financing.
Compliance & Audit;
- Ensure full compliance with FIRS tax obligations VAT, WHT, CIT, Transfer Pricing.
- Coordinate external and internal audits; implement audit recommendations promptly.
- Maintain compliance with CAC, CBN, and other regulatory bodies.
Cost Management:
- Monitor cost of sales, parts inventory valuation, and after-sales costs.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities across the business.
Team Leadership:
- Supervise and develop the finance team across all business units.
- Drive a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA mandatory.
- 10 years+ experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or senior finance role.
- Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or FMCG strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in ERP systems SAP, Oracle, or similar.
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax law and IFRS.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic thinking ·
- Financial analysis ·
- Leadership ·
- Attention to detail ·
- Integrity ·
- Stakeholder, management ·
- Business partnering
