About the Role
Strivo Labs is a fast-growing digital solutions provider helping businesses scale with speed and precision. We are currently looking for a strategic and hands-on Financial Controller to lead our finance function, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive fundraising execution.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS, including IFRS 9 expected credit loss provisioning.
- Oversee loan portfolio accounting, reconciliations, treasury operations, and cash flow forecasting.
- Lead fundraising readiness through financial modeling, data room preparation, and due diligence execution.
- Design, implement, and enforce robust internal controls, financial policies, and risk management frameworks.
- Ensure timely filing of statutory tax returns (CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE) and maintain compliance with relevant regulatory bodies.
- Lead the annual budgeting process, variance analysis, and financial planning to support strategic decision-making.
- Mentor, coach, and develop the Finance and Accounts team to promote accountability and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline with a mandatory ACA (ICAN) or ACCA qualification.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 3 years in a financial leadership or management role.
- Proven expertise in fundraising readiness, debt and equity financing, and loan book accounting within fintech or digital lending.
- Advanced technical knowledge of IFRS, Nigerian tax laws, and ERP systems such as Sage, QuickBooks, or Odoo.
- Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- A collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced work environment.