Manager - Financial Reporting at a Tier 2 Accounting and Advisory | Handmework

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HR-on-Wheels - Our client, a Tier 2 Accounting and Advisory firm serving Africa’s high-growth startups and SMEs across fintech, energy, logistics, manufacturing, and software is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager - Financial Reporting

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

They are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Manager, Financial Reporting to lead accounting, finance, and tax engagements while strengthening operational efficiency and client delivery standards.
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and a clear sense of ownership in driving performance and quality.

Key Responsibilities
Firm Leadership & Operations:

Partner with senior leadership to translate strategy into operational plans.
Review and improve internal processes, workflows, and controls.
Monitor operational performance using dashboards and management reports.
Prepare and present regular performance updates to leadership.

Quality Assurance & Client Delivery:

Review and sign off on major accounting, finance, and tax deliverables.
Maintain consistent quality standards across client engagements.
Proactively manage client relationships and address service gaps.
Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.

People Leadership & Development:

Lead, mentor, and manage teams for high performance and accountability.
Support onboarding, performance management, and succession planning.
Design internal training programs to address technical gaps.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax laws, and regulations.

Growth & Firm Development:

Support business development initiatives and service expansion.
Strengthen internal controls, risk management, and performance systems.
Contribute to proposals, pitches, and client acquisition efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
Chartered Accountant qualification (ACCA preferred).
Strong expertise in financial reporting and taxation (audit experience is an advantage).
Working knowledge of IFRS, ISA, and applicable tax laws.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 accounting firm.
At least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
High level of commercial awareness and business acumen.

Salary
N1,000,000 – N1,500,000 (Monthly).

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2026.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Responsibilities

Translate strategy into operational plans with senior leadership
Review and improve internal processes, workflows, and controls
Monitor operational performance using dashboards and management reports
Review and sign off on major accounting, finance, and tax deliverables
Manage client relationships and address service gaps

Requirements

EssentialNice to have below

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Chartered Accountant qualification
Strong expertise in financial reporting and taxation
Working knowledge of IFRS, ISA, and applicable tax laws
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 accounting firm
At least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role
Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
Commercial awareness and business acumen

Key skills

Financial reportingTaxationIFRSISAQuality assuranceInternal controlsRisk managementTeam leadershipClient relationship managementBusiness development

Nice to have

Chartered Accountant qualification, with ACCA preferred
Audit experience is an advantage

Manager - Financial Reporting

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