Legal Entity Controller- Nigeria

Join us as a Legal Entity Controller and make a significant impact on our branch's success. This role offers the opportunity to shape financial strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive business growth. You will collaborate with senior management and guide a high-performing finance team. If you are passionate about financial management and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is your chance to lead and innovate.

Be part of a team that values integrity, transparency, and excellence.

As a Legal Entity Controller in our Finance team, you oversee all financial operations, ensuring compliance and supporting strategic objectives. You provide expert financial guidance, manage risk, and drive business growth. You lead a dedicated finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and ethical management. Together, we deliver robust financial performance and maintain regulatory excellence.

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and planning
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements in line with international standards and CBN guidelines
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and capital adequacy to meet requirements
• Ensure full compliance with CBN regulations and directives
• Coordinate preparation and submission of statutory returns and reports
• Identify, assess, and manage financial risks
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets
• Provide financial analysis and insights for strategic decision-making
• Advise management on financial implications of business activities
• Liaise with auditors and resolve audit findings
• Lead and develop the finance team, promoting accountability and best practices

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
• Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, or CFA)
• Minimum 10 years' experience in banking or financial services
• At least 8 years in a senior finance or accounting role
• Proven experience in financial management, regulatory reporting, and team leadership
• Comprehensive understanding of CBN regulations and reporting requirements
• Knowledge of Nigerian banking laws, IFRS, and risk management frameworks
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report writing abilities
• High integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards
• Proficiency in financial management systems and software

• Postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc Finance)
• Experience leading finance teams in multinational organizations
• Advanced knowledge of financial management systems
• Proven track record in audit management
• Experience in strategic business planning
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.

We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.