Financial Controller Port Harcourt

Pastures Hub Nigeria Limited is a food distribution and supply company focused on improving how fresh produce and food supplies reach businesses and consumers in Nigeria. The company provides structured supply solutions to restaurants, quick-service restaurants (QSRs), catering companies, hotels, schools, and retail customers through an efficient distribution network and a growing e-commerce platform with subscription options. Nigeriajob market report

Driven by a mission to empower food establishments with innovative supply chain solutions, personalised service, and sustainable sourcing practices, Pastures Hub leverages technology to deliver reliability, transparency, and consistent quality. The company operates with a strong culture built on agility, customer-centric service, and trust, positioning it to play a key role in transforming Nigeria’s food supply chain. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Employment Type: Full-time Responsibilities

Own the finance function end-to-end: set priorities, standards, and deadlines for Finance Officers and interns, and hold the team accountable to them. Review and sign off on all work produced by Finance Officers before it reaches the CEO — the CEO should receive finished, reconciled output, not drafts. Build the finance team's capacity over time so routine reporting and reconciliation require minimal Controller-level intervention.

Maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date books of account in line with IFRS (or IFRS for SMEs, as applicable). Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts, including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement and supporting schedules. Own month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations of bank accounts, receivables, payables, inventory and intercompany balances. Prepare statutory financial statements and serve as the primary liaison for external auditors through to sign-off.

Budgeting, Planning and Analysis:

Lead the annual budgeting process across departments and consolidate into an organisational budget. Monitor performance against budget, produce variance analyses, and flag risks and opportunities to management proactively — not only on request. Build and maintain cash flow forecasts; advise the CEO directly on funding requirements and working capital management. Provide financial analysis to support pricing, new initiatives, business cases and investment decisions.

Manage banking relationships, bank accounts and payment authorization processes. Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, including vendor payments, customer invoicing and debt collection, delegating execution to Finance Officers while retaining accountability for accuracy. Supervise payroll preparation and ensure accurate, timely disbursement of staff salaries and related deductions. Review and approve staff advances, retirements and expense claims in line with policy.

Ensure full compliance with Nigerian tax legislation, including Companies Income Tax, VAT, Withholding Tax and PAYE, and manage filings and remittances to FIRS and the relevant State Internal Revenue Service. Manage statutory remittances and returns for pension (PenCom), NSITF, ITF and any other applicable schemes. Ensure CAC annual returns and other regulatory filings are made on time. Own relationships with tax authorities and handle queries, assessments and audits. Controls, Systems and Governance Design, document and enforce financial policies, procedures and internal controls; identify and close control gaps proactively. Maintain and improve the accounting system and chart of accounts; drive automation and process improvement across the finance function. Oversee the fixed asset register, inventory records and asset verification exercises. Ensure proper documentation and audit trails for all transactions, and that these hold up under external audit or investor scrutiny.

Partner with departmental and regional leads on budget management, procurement decisions and cost control. Present financial performance and recommendations directly to executive management and, where required, the Board or investors. Support donor, grant or investor reporting requirements where applicable.

Management accounts delivered within 2 working days of month end. Zero penalties or interest arising from late or inaccurate statutory filings. Clean external audit with no material findings. Budget variances explained and reported monthly. Cash flow forecast accuracy within an agreed tolerance. Debtor days maintained within target.

Minimum of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline. Minimum of 4 years' progressive experience in finance and accounting, including demonstrable ownership of financial reporting and statutory compliance. At least 3 years in a supervisory or team lead capacity, managing other finance staff. Chartered accountant status (ICAN, ACCA or ANAN) required. Sound working knowledge of FIRS and Nigerian tax and regulatory requirements. Proficiency with accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Sage, Zoho Books, Odoo or similar) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Proven track record of preparing management accounts and managing an audit process end-to-end, with minimal oversight.

Experience in a structured growth-stage organization, ideally in distribution, FMCG, or logistics. Exposure to grant, donor, or investor reporting. Experience implementing or upgrading an accounting system.

Strong analytical skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Sound judgement and unquestionable personal integrity in handling organisational funds. Ability to lead a small team and to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues. Self-starting and organized, with the ability to work to deadlines with limited supervision. Discretion in handling confidential information. Comfortable setting standards and holding a lean team accountable to them.

N300,000 - N400,000 monthly. Application Closing Date

30th August, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send the CV and a cover letterin PDF to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using "Financial Controller" as Subject of the email.