Financial Controller at Strivo Labs, Lagos

About Strivo Labs: A company that helps businesses scale with speed and precision, offering end-to-end digital solutions from custom design and MVP development to automation and content creation.

Quick Facts

• Job Title: Financial Controller
• Company: Strivo Labs
• Location: Lagos
• Employment Type: Not specified
• Salary: ₦1,500,000 – ₦2,000,000 per month
• Application Deadline: Not specified

Description

Strivo Labs is seeking an experienced, hands-on Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting, treasury, tax compliance, internal controls, budgeting, and audit functions. The successful candidate will ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, strengthen financial processes, support regulatory compliance, and give management reliable financial insights. The ideal candidate has strong financial management experience, a solid understanding of IFRS, and proven experience in fundraising readiness and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS (including IFRS 9 expected credit loss provisioning), lead the month-end close, and present variance analysis and key ratios to management
• Loan Book and Portfolio Accounting: Oversee accounting for disbursements, repayments, interest income, fees, and write-offs; reconcile loan systems, payment gateways, and bank accounts; monitor portfolio quality, PAR, and impairment with the Credit, Collections, and Risk teams
• Treasury and Cash Management: Manage daily cash positions, liquidity planning, and cash flow forecasting; monitor funding facilities, lender covenants, and debt obligations; oversee payment processes and banking relationships
• Fundraising and Financial Planning: Prepare the organisation for fundraising through financial modelling, projections, data room preparation, and due diligence; support debt and equity fundraising through to closing; coordinate post-funding reporting
• Internal Controls and Audit: Design, implement, and enforce financial controls, policies, and approval limits; coordinate external audits; address control gaps, fraud risks, and revenue leakages
• Tax and Regulatory Compliance: File CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, and other statutory returns on time; support CBN and FCCPC reporting where applicable; keep the organisation updated on tax and regulatory changes
• Budgeting: Lead the annual budgeting process, monitor spending against budgets, and provide forecasts and recommendations
• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop the Finance and Accounts team, set KPIs, and improve finance processes and tools

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
• ACA (ICAN) or ACCA qualification (required)
• MBA or Master’s in Finance is an added advantage; CFA, CITN/ACTI, or other relevant certifications are also an advantage
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a financial management or leadership role
• Proven experience in fundraising readiness and execution, including debt and/or equity financing
• Experience in digital lending, fintech, microfinance, or consumer credit is an advantage
• Experience building and improving financial processes in a growing organisation
• Experience presenting financial information to executives, boards, lenders, or investors
• Strong knowledge of IFRS (including IFRS 9), Nigerian tax laws, financial controls, and audit procedures
• Understanding of CBN and FCCPC reporting requirements
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP or accounting systems such as Sage, QuickBooks, Odoo, or Microsoft Dynamics
• Experience with loan management systems and Power BI is an advantage
• High integrity, sound judgement, strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills, and the ability to meet strict deadlines

How to Apply

Send your CV to hiring@strivolabs.com with “Financial Controller” as the email subject.

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