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