Manager – Financial Accounting & Reporting (Europe & Africa)

Overall purpose

Reporting to the Head of Europe & Africa, Financial Accounting & Reporting, the Manager upholds the financial integrity of the organisation and its subsidiaries by leading general ledger accounting, reporting and strategic financial planning. The role ensures timely and accurate financial closes and compliance with standards, and supports long-term objectives through insightful reporting and stakeholder collaboration, including hands-on report preparation, data analysis and reconciliations.

Core duties and responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger accounting and financial reporting in line 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 with external auditors, tax teams and regulatory bodies.

• Deliver timely and accurate financial reports to stakeholders and investors, including board papers with detailed analyses of accounting matters.

• Review management papers for ad hoc transactions and provide accounting assessments for new projects.

• Drive process improvements and innovation in financial systems, identifying automation opportunities.

• 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 accounting and reporting matters.

• Mentor, supervise and train junior team members, and transfer knowledge.

• Manage ad hoc matters and perform other tasks assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• A good degree in accounting, business administration, finance or equivalent from a recognised university, and relevant professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA or equivalent.

• At least 8 years' 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.

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to produce well-structured written material and explain complex matters concisely.

• A systematic, solution-oriented approach to complex problems, with high attention to detail and a big-picture view.

• Self-motivated, hands-on and entrepreneurial; a good team player who delivers within tight deadlines in a fast-paced, international environment.

• 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 frameworks (FIRS regulations, CIT, EDT, WHT and VAT) and the legal requirements for Nigerian entities (CAMA 2020).

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word