Financial Controller at Ikoyi

Job Description


The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of OBSIDIAN, ensuring the firm’s financial operations are managed with precision and creativity.
The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, with the ability to manage complex financial processes, as well as the mindset of a forward-thinking entrepreneur who can design and execute creative solutions for financial efficiency and growth.


Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting:


Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and analysis to management.
Oversee and manage the firm’s margin accounts, ensuring proper tracking, reconciliation, and optimisation.
Manage the firm’s tax fund, ensuring full compliance with regulatory obligations while optimising tax efficiency.
Supervise the payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with company policies.
Ensure robust internal controls are in place to safeguard the firm’s assets and maintain financial integrity.


Audit & Compliance:


Lead and coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of audit queries.
Ensure all statutory, tax, and regulatory filings are up-to-date and compliant with Nigerian financial regulations.
Maintain strong relationships with tax authorities, auditors, banks, and other key external partners.


Strategic Financial Planning:


Partner with leadership to design and implement financial strategies that align with OBSIDIAN’s growth objectives.
Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and revenue enhancement through creative financial structuring.
Design and implement innovative funding models and financial management processes to support strategic initiatives.


Entrepreneurial & Creative Input:


Apply a creative, solutions-driven mindset to financial challenges, bringing innovative approaches to budgeting, fund management, and financial forecasting.
Think like a business owner, proactively identifying risks, efficiencies, and opportunities to drive value creation.
Collaborate across departments, supporting new business initiatives with tailored financial models and commercial advice.


Qualifications & Requirements


Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s Degree is a plus).
Professional certification: ACA, ACCA, CFA or equivalent is mandatory.
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a senior finance role, preferably within financial services, investment banking, or advisory sectors.
Proven experience handling margin accounts, tax fund management, payroll, internal controls, and audits.
Exceptional analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong command of Nigerian tax laws, financial regulations, and accounting standards.
Proficiency in financial software and advanced Number/Excel skills.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of applying creative thinking to solve financial problems.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and work directly with senior leadership.


Key Competencies:


Analytical and critical thinking.
Creativity and innovation in financial strategy.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Business acumen and entrepreneurial drive.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Proactive problem-solving ability.