Financial Controller

At Strivo Labs, we are passionate about helping businesses scale with speed and precision. We specialise in providing end-to-end digital solutions, from custom design and MVP development to automation and content creation. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Lagos Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and 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 provide reliable financial insights to management for strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate must have strong financial management experience, a solid understanding of IFRS, and proven experience in fundraising readiness and execution.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS, including IFRS 9 expected credit loss provisioning. Lead the month-end closing process and ensure timely preparation of management accounts. Present financial performance, variance analysis, and key financial ratios to management. Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all financial records. Loan Book and Portfolio Accounting: Oversee the accurate accounting of loan disbursements, repayments, interest income, fees, and write-offs. Reconcile loan management systems, payment gateways, and bank accounts. Work with Credit, Collections, and Risk teams to monitor portfolio quality, portfolio-at-risk (PAR), and impairment. Ensure appropriate accounting treatment and reporting of loan portfolio activities. 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, approval controls, and banking relationships. Support debt reporting and funding-related financial requirements. Fundraising and Financial Planning: Prepare the organisation for fundraising through financial modelling, projections, data room preparation, and due diligence documentation. Support management in executing debt and equity fundraising activities, from investor and lender engagement through to closing. Coordinate post-funding reporting and ensure compliance with investor and lender requirements. Develop financial models to support business growth, pricing, product development, and funding decisions. Internal Controls and Audit: Design, document, implement, and enforce financial controls, policies, and approval limits. Coordinate external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings. Identify and address control gaps, fraud risks, and potential revenue leakages. Strengthen financial governance, accountability, and operational efficiency. Tax and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate filing of CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, and other applicable statutory returns. Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements. Support regulatory reporting obligations relating to CBN, FCCPC, and other relevant authorities, where applicable. Keep the organisation updated on changes in tax laws, financial regulations, and reporting standards. Budgeting and Financial Planning: Lead the annual budgeting process and coordinate budget preparation across business units. Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and investigate significant variances. Provide financial forecasts and recommendations to support business planning and resource allocation. Team Leadership Lead, coach, and develop the Finance and Accounts team. Establish clear performance objectives and KPIs for team members. Improve finance processes, reporting systems, and the use of accounting and financial management tools. Promote accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance function.