Finance & Cost Controller

About this role

A Finance and Cost Controller is being sought for Givanas Group of Companies to support a Margarine Manufacturing Plant project in Ibadan. The role focuses on managing project financial reporting, cost control, budget monitoring, cash-flow planning and financial reconciliation. It involves establishing cost-control systems, tracking CAPEX, reviewing contractor invoices, and preparing cash-flow forecasts and variance analyses. The position supports audits, project close-out and final reconciliation, working with procurement and project teams to manage financial commitments. The employer operates in manufacturing and distribution of fast moving consumer goods for the Nigerian market.

What you would do

• Establish and maintain project cost-control and financial reporting systems
• Track approved CAPEX budgets, commitments, expenditure and forecasts
• Review contractor invoices, payment certificates and supporting documentation
• Prepare cash-flow forecasts, cost reports and budget variance analyses
• Maintain accurate accounting records and support financial reconciliation
• Maintain project asset-capitalisation records
• Collaborate with procurement and project teams on financial commitments and payment requirements
• Support audits, project close-out and final financial reconciliation

What they are asking for

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a relevant discipline
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant finance and cost-control experience, preferably within industrial projects
• Experience with CAPEX monitoring, project budgets, contractor payments and financial reporting
• Strong analytical, reconciliation and financial control skills
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• Relevant professional accounting qualification is an advantage

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