GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Full-Time | Remote (India-Based) | International Trading Group

Hong Kong | Nigeria | Dubai

Full time | Long-Term The Group Financial Controller is a senior, full-time remote role responsible for the complete accounting, financial reporting, and financial control of an international trading group headquartered in Hong Kong, with sister entities in Nigeria and Dubai. The role holder takes full ownership of the Hong Kong entity’s books, produces consolidated group reporting across all three jurisdictions, and provides structured oversight and review of local accountants in Nigeria and Dubai.

The successful candidate will be the financial backbone of the group — ensuring clean books, timely reporting, rigorous controls, and full compliance across all three countries.

Full Accounting — Hong Kong Entity

Maintain complete, accurate books of accounts for the Hong Kong entityPerform daily and monthly bank reconciliations across all accountsManage accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgersTrack inventory movements and ensure accurate COGS calculationsMaintain and enforce the group’s unified chart of accountsMaintain and reconcile intercompany balances between HK, Nigeria and Dubai

- Entity-level P&L;, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow for Hong Kong, Nigeria and DubaiInventory movement reportBank reconciliation summariesManagement commentary: variance analysis, budget vs actual, notable items and risksFinancial KPI dashboard for the Managing Director (working capital, gross margin, debtor days, cash position, FX exposure summary)

Prepare and maintain rolling 12-month financial forecasts, updated monthly

Produce budget vs actual variance analysis with written commentary for the MDrevalue foreign currency balances at month end and flag material FX risks

Financial Control &

- Internal Controls





· Identify accounting errors, discrepancies and control weaknesses

- Ensure consistent application of IFRS and group accounting policies across all entities

Treasury &

- Cash Management

Monitor daily cash positions across all group bank accountsPrepare short and medium-term cash flow forecasts to support working capital decisionsOversee FX revaluation of foreign currency balances and translation adjustments in consolidated accounts

Compliance, Tax &

- Audit ensure all statutory filings, tax returns and regulatory deadlines are met across Hong Kong, Nigeria and DubaiCoordinate with local accounting firms in each jurisdiction for profits tax (HK), corporate income tax and VAT (Nigeria), and corporate tax and VAT (UAE)Support and manage annual statutory audits in all three countries; prepare all schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentationMaintain complete, organised audit trails and financial records in accordance with local requirementsEnsure compliance with IFRS and applicable local accounting standards, with support from local firms where required

Coordination with Local Accountants

Provide day-to-day guidance and monthly review of the local accountants in Nigeria and DubaiReview Nigeria and Dubai monthly packs against group standards

- Liaise with the Hong Kong auditor and provide all required data and supporting documentsAct as the central point of financial coordination across all three jurisdictions





Work within the group’s cloud-based accounting system (Tally) and maintain clean, structured records

Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities (invoice capture, bank feeds, reconciliation tools)Maintain digital filing systems and document management discipline across all entities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS &

- EXPERIENCE

Professional accounting qualification strongly required: CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or group-level roleDemonstrated experience with multi-entity and consolidated accountingExperience in trading, import-export, or commodity businesses strongly preferredSolid understanding of inventory accounting and COGS in a trading contextExperience with multi-currency accounting and FX translationProficiency in Tally is essential; familiarity with other cloud accounting platforms is an advantage

Excellent written and spoken English

Self-starter who works independently across time zones without close supervisionFull-time remote role, India-basedMonday to Friday, with working hours that overlap with Nigeria (WAT, UTC 1) and Hong Kong (HKT, UTC 8)Close collaboration with local accountants in Nigeria and Dubai and the Hong Kong auditor

COMPENSATION &

- GROWTH

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications — to be discussed at interviewLong-term, stable engagement with a growing international trading groupProvided the Managing Director with full financial visibility and confidence in the numbersBecome the trusted financial hub connecting Hong Kong, Nigeria and Dubai

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