Head of Finance and Account

Future Moves Recruitment Agency (FMR Agency) - Our client in the Food Manufacturing industry is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Finance and Account

Location: Jakande Estate, Isolo - Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time ‎

Work Mode: Onsite ‎‎Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Industry: Food Manufacturing ‎ Overview ‎We are recruiting a strategic and hands-on Head of Finance & Accounts for our client. ‎We are seeking an experienced finance professional who can take full ownership of the finance function and play a key role in supporting business growth and expansion. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-growing environment, strengthening financial systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting licensing requirements, and providing financial insight that drives business decisions. ‎‎Ultimately, you will build a strong financial foundation that enables sustainable growth while ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and sound financial management.

Key Responsibilities

‎Oversee the company's day-to-day finance and accounting operations. ‎Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, financial statements, and cash flow reports. ‎Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial performance. ‎Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements, including supporting licensing and business expansion activities. ‎Strengthen internal financial controls, policies, and reporting processes. ‎Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and working capital efficiently. ‎Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely regulatory reporting. ‎Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to support management decisions. ‎Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while driving continuous process improvement. ‎Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and support the organization's long-term growth strategy. ‎

Requirements

‎Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline. ‎ICAN (ACA) or ACCA certification is required. ‎7–10 years' progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role. ‎Proven experience leading the finance function within a growing organization. ‎Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, treasury management, taxation, and regulatory compliance. ‎Demonstrated ability to establish financial controls, improve processes, and support business expansion initiatives. ‎Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems. ‎Strong leadership, commercial acumen, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills. ‎High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail. Salary N800,000 net / month (Based on Experience).