Financial Controller (Property & Transport Operations) [Port Harcourt]

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Port Harcourt (Onsite)

About Us

We are a fast-growing property and transport leasing company operating across multiple branches in Nigeria. As we scale and digitalize our operations, we are building stronger systems to improve transparency, profitability, and strategic financial planning.

We are seeking a high-performing Financial Controller to overhaul and structure our finance operations across both the Property and Transport divisions.

This is not a routine accounting role. We are looking for a systems builder and strategic finance partner.

Role Overview

The Financial Controller will design, structure, and manage the company’s financial systems, reporting, controls, and strategic insights.

You will bring clarity to revenue, expenses, projections, and profitability — and serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on all financial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial System Overhaul & DigitalizationAudit current financial practices and identify structural gaps
Digitize manual processes into structured financial systems
Design clear account separation between Property and Transport divisions
Establish proper chart of accounts and financial categorization
Implement financial controls and documentation processes

Financial Reporting & InsightsProduce weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
Provide clear revenue, expense, cash flow, and profitability analysis
Develop financial dashboards for leadership visibility
Prepare branch-level and division-level performance reports

Strategic Financial PlanningCreate financial projections and forecasting models
Support budgeting and annual target planning
Identify cost reduction opportunities
Recommend revenue growth and margin improvement strategies
Provide financial analysis for investment and expansion decisions

Compliance & GovernanceEnsure accurate bookkeeping and regulatory compliance
Establish audit-ready financial documentation processes
Oversee expense transparency and approval workflows

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• ACA, ACCA, ICAN or equivalent certification strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Experience in property management, leasing, construction, or transport is an advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills
• Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge
• Experience setting up financial structures from scratch
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking ability
• High integrity and financial discipline
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
• Comfortable working in a growing, evolving organization

Who This Role Is For

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Enjoys building structure where there is chaos
• Wants ownership and impact
• Thinks beyond bookkeeping into business strategy
• Wants to grow with a scaling company

Why Join Us?

• Direct impact on company growth
• Opportunity to build systems from the ground up
• Leadership visibility
• Long-term growth potential
• Be part of a fast-growing, digitally transforming organization.
• Join a team that values clarity, structure, and responsible leadership.

If you are ready to transform financial operations and build a structured, insight-driven finance engine, we’d love to hear from you.

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