Financial Controller in a Real Estate and Construction Company

Job Title: Financial Controller

Locations: Abuja (FCT) and Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• We are seeking a high-calibre Financial Controller to lead financial governance, risk management, and operational finance within a fast-growing real estate investment and construction business.
• This role is designed for a dynamic, detail-oriented finance leader with strong grounding in audit, corporate assurance, and financial operations, ideally from a Big 4 background.
• The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making, while building robust financial systems to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Control:

• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial statements and management reports
• Oversee end-to-end financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and capital allocation strategies
• Implement strong internal controls across all financial processes

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory, tax, and statutory requirements
• Strengthen governance frameworks and financial control systems
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and financial institutions

Audit & Assurance:

• Establish and maintain robust audit trails and documentation standards
• Lead internal audit processes and coordinate external audit engagements
• Drive audit readiness and ensure zero material audit findings
• Implement best practices from corporate assurance environments

Strategic Finance & Business Partnering:

• Partner with leadership on business expansion, cost optimization, and profitability
• Support funding strategies, investor reporting, and financial structuring
• Provide financial insights to support executive decision-making and investment strategies
• Evaluate project viability, ROI, and financial performance of real estate developments

Process Improvement & Leadership:

• Drive continuous improvement across finance, audit, and risk funct
• Build and optimize scalable financial systems and reporting frameworks
• Lead and mentor finance team members to deliver high performance

Requirements
Education & Experience

• 6–10 years’ experience in finance, audit, or risk management
• Professional certification required (e.g., ACA, ACCA)
• Experience in real estate, construction, or investment environments is highly desirable
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong preference for candidates with Big 4 experience (KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, EY)
• Open to international candidates willing to relocate

What We’re Looking For:

• A corporate assurance professional who can transition seamlessly into industry
• Someone passionate about building structure, driving compliance, and enabling growth
• A professional who thrives on accountability, ownership, and results
• A hands-on finance leader who combines technical depth with execution

Skills & Competencies:

• Deep understanding of risk management and corporate governance frameworks
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• High level of integrity and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, audit, and internal controls
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment

How to Apply
Intrested and qualified candidates should send their most recent CVs and a detailed application letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.