Finance Leader
Location: Omole Phase 2, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- Featuredjob listingsWe are seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Leader to oversee the organization’s financial operations, accounting functions, financial planning, reporting, tax compliance, and overall financial control.
- The Finance Leader will provide financial insights to management, ensure accurate financial records, strengthen internal controls, manage cash flow, and support strategic business decisions through sound financial analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the company’s finance and accounting operations.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Develop and monitor annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, income, expenses, and financial performance.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of management accounts.
- Establish and maintain effective financial controls and accounting procedures.
- Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate tax filings, audits, and relationships with external auditors and financial institutions.
- Analyze financial performance and provide actionable recommendations to management.
- Identify financial risks and implement appropriate risk-management measures.
- Develop financial models and conduct cost-benefit and profitability analyses.
- Monitor company expenditure and recommend cost-control measures.
- Review financial transactions and ensure proper documentation and authorization.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company financial policies.
- Support management in investment, expansion, pricing, and other strategic decisions.
- Liaise with banks, auditors, tax authorities, consultants, and other financial stakeholders.
- Improve finance processes through technology, automation, and efficient reporting systems.
- Present financial reports and business performance insights to senior management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA is required/preferred.
- 7–12 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with significant leadership experience.
- Proven experience leading a finance/accounting team.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, taxation, and financial controls.
- Experience with accounting software/ERP systems.
- Strong understanding of Nigerian tax and statutory compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated experience in financial analysis and business performance management.
- Experience working with senior management and providing strategic financial advice.
- Strong understanding of accounting standards and financial reporting principles.
- Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills.
- Experience managing audits and relationships with external auditors.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- The ideal candidate should be a strong finance professional and business partner, capable of moving beyond routine accounting to provide management with accurate financial information, identify business risks, improve profitability, and support strategic decision-making.
Required Skills:
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Reporting
- Cash Flow Management
- Tax & Regulatory Compliance
- Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Financial Modelling
- Cost Control
- Risk Management
- Internal Controls
- Audit Management
- Business Analysis
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- ERP/Accounting Software
- Team Leadership
- Communication & Presentation
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Commercial Awareness
Application Closing Date
30th October, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online