Controller
Numerator
At Numerator, we believe tomorrow’s success starts with today’s market intelligence. We empower the world’s leading brands and retailers with unmatched insights into consumer behavior and the influencers that drive it.
At Worldpanel by Numerator, we believe tomorrow’s success starts with today’s market intelligence. We empower the world’s leading brands and retailers with unmatched insights into consumer behaviour and the influencers that drive it.
Numerator, a data and tech company serving the North American market research space, has combined with Worldpanel, to create a new global consumer data company. This new company forms a powerhouse of technology‑enabled consumer insights from nearly five billion consumers worldwide, driving innovation and strategic solutions for thousands of customers.
Role overview:
The Controller for Nigeria will be a vital member of Numerator International finance team, reporting to the Numerator International Africa Controller in the Control & Accounting function, but with key stakeholders inthe Finance Business Partner world - particularly the Numerator International Finance Business Partner focusing on Africa.
You will play a key role in ensuring the robust day-to-day operations of the remote team with a focus on producing accurate and timely management information, ensuring compliance with accounting and tax regulations and liaising with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
Reasonable Adjustments
Worldpanel by Numerator is committed to offering equal opportunities to all individuals, including during the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance, please advise us in advance of your interview so that we can make the necessary arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure all financial reporting requirements are delivered accurately, to a high standard, and on time, in line with the reporting calendar.
- Partner with Business Partners to produce regular and ad hoc financial analysis and reporting, highlighting key trends and areas requiring further attention.
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of business and finance processes, working closely with global and regional teams.
- Maintain a strong internal controls environment, collaborating with Internal Audit and Compliance teams.
- Support internal and external audits, ensuring audit findings and management recommendations are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
- Review local statutory and regulatory filings, including tax and VAT requirements.
- Collaborate effectively with a remote finance team based in India, ensuring strong coordination and communication across locations.
Your background will ideally look like this…
Qualifications & Technical Expertise
- Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
- Membership of a professional accounting body or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
- Strong knowledge of local GAAP and IFRS, with experience applying accounting standards in practice.
- Knowledge of US GAAP would be an advantage.
- Experience with Salesforce, NetSuite, ADP, and OneStream would be desirable.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge with practical experience of financial and reporting requirements.
- Experience working with offshore or shared-service transaction processing teams.
- Experience supporting or managing systems changes, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
- Comfortable managing relationships with external finance partners, auditors, and service providers.
- Able to work effectively across different functions and levels of an organisation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across the business.
- Collaborative and team-oriented, with a proactive approach to working with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Process-oriented, with strong attention to detail and an inquisitive mindset.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and deliver to tight deadlines.
- Confident working independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider team.