Controller

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Lagos, Lagos Island, Lagos, NGA
In-Office
Entry level
Big Data • Marketing Tech
The Role
The Controller will oversee Nigeria’s financial reporting, accounting operations, statutory and tax compliance, internal controls, audits, and regulatory filings. The role partners with finance business partners, auditors, compliance teams, and a remote shared-services team in India. Responsibilities also include financial analysis, process improvement, systems changes, automation initiatives, and ensuring accurate, timely management information under local GAAP and IFRS requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In

 We’re reinventing the market research industry. Let’s reinvent it together.

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.

Professional Experience

  • 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.

Skills & Personal Attributes

  • 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.

Join us in this groundbreaking venture and be part of a team that shapes the future of market research.

There is strength in numbers - We are the Numerati

Numerator is 5,800 employees strong. We have the confidence to be real and embrace what makes each Numerati unique. Our diverse experiences, ideas and backgrounds fuel our innovation.

Being part of the Numerati means that we’ll take care of you! From our Recharge Days, maximum flexibility policy, wellness resources for employees and their families, development opportunities and much more — we’re always finding ways to better support, celebrate and accelerate our team.

Skills Required

  • Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience
  • Membership of a professional accounting body or equivalent professional accounting qualification
  • Strong knowledge of local GAAP and IFRS, with practical experience applying accounting standards
  • Knowledge of US GAAP
  • Experience with Salesforce, NetSuite, ADP, and OneStream
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and practical experience with financial reporting requirements
  • Experience working with offshore or shared-service transaction processing teams
  • Experience supporting or managing systems changes, process improvements, and automation initiatives
  • Experience managing relationships with external finance partners, auditors, and service providers
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines

Numerator Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Numerator and has not been reviewed or approved by Numerator.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as generous, with PTO, paid holidays, and companywide “Recharge Days” alongside options like paid volunteer time. Mentions of flexible or unlimited PTO policies indicate breadth across leave types.
  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage spans medical, dental, and vision, with mental-health support and an EAP also noted. Protection benefits such as disability and life insurance further reinforce coverage strength.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Work–life balance is emphasized through flexible schedules, remote work programs, and quiet focus time. Wellness-oriented offerings like gym memberships and company-sponsored outings complement this flexibility.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
2,400 Employees

What We Do

Numerator is a data and tech company bringing speed and scale to market research. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Numerator has more than 2,400 employees worldwide. The company blends proprietary data with advanced technology to create unique insights for the market research industry that has been slow to change. The majority of Fortune 100 companies are Numerator clients.

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