Finance Officer
--Lagos--
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized Finance Officer to manage the company’s financial operations and ensure accurate financial reporting. This role will be responsible for processing financial transactions, maintaining financial records, preparing reports, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate will support sound financial decision-making by ensuring timely financial reporting, effective cash flow management, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to internal controls, contributing to the company’s overall financial stability and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the company’s financial records, transactions, and accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare timely financial reports, budgets, cash flow statements, and other management reports.
- Process payments, invoices, payroll support, and bank reconciliations while maintaining proper financial controls.
- Monitor budgets, expenses, and cash flow to ensure efficient utilization of company resources.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, tax regulations, statutory requirements, and accounting standards.
- Support financial planning, audits, and management decision-making by providing accurate financial analysis and recommendations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance and Economics .
- Minimum of 2 years' relevant experience in accounting, finance, or financial operations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP software (e.g., Odoo, Zoho & QuickBooks).
- Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Good understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, bank reconciliation, and applicable tax and statutory requirements.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
What We Are Looking For
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Sound understanding of financial management, budgeting, reporting, and internal controls.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism in handling financial information.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
- A proactive, results-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.