Finance Officer (Account Officer)
Full Time Hybrid, Full Time On Premise
Lagos
Posted 1 week ago
Role Purpose:The Finance Officer is responsible for managing financial transactions, reporting, budgeting support, and compliance to ensure financial discipline and sustainability.
Core Responsibilities
Financial Management
- Prepare monthly financial statements
- Manage accounts payable and receivable
- Track revenue (B2B and B2C)
- Reconcile bank statements
- Process payroll with HR
Budgeting & Cost Control
- Support annual budgeting
- Monitor departmental spending
- Track profitability by program/school
- Identify cost-saving opportunities
Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reports
- Develop revenue dashboards
- Provide cash flow forecasts
- Support decision-making with insights
Compliance & Audit
- Ensure tax compliance and statutory filings
- Maintain audit-ready financial records
- Support external audits
KPIs
- Timely and accurate financial reporting
- Budget variance control
- Cash flow stability
- Payroll accuracy
- Audit compliance
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- 3–6+ years’ experience
- Strong accounting knowledge
- Proficiency in accounting software & Excel
- Understanding of Nigerian tax regulations
Preferred:
ACA / ACCA (or in progress)
Core Competencies
- Attention to detail
- Financial analysis
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Strong reporting skills
Job Features
| Job Category | Accountant |
| Minimum Qualification | Bachelors Degree |
| Years Experience | 3 |