Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Real Estate

Job Overview

• The Finance Manager will serve as the senior financial authority, providing rigorous financial stewardship across the family’s property portfolio, investment holdings, and philanthropic activities.
• This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a qualified accountant with deep experience in multi-entity financial management, property accounting, and investment reporting.
• The ideal candidate will be commercially astute, highly organised, and comfortable operating with the discretion and judgement that a private family office environment demands.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Consolidated Accounts:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements across all entities and activities of the family office.
• Produce consolidated management accounts providing a unified view of the family’s financial position.
• Present financial performance clearly and concisely to the MD and family principals.
• Ensure all reporting complies with applicable financial reporting standards (IFRS / FRS).

Property & Real Estate Finance:

• Maintain accurate project-level cost accounting, budget tracking, and profitability reporting across the property portfolio.
• Manage revenue recognition for property sales, rental income, and service charge receipts.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts for active development projects and ongoing property operations.
• Track capital expenditure, asset classifications (investment property, PPE, inventory), and depreciation schedules.
• Reconcile project costs against contractor certifications and payment schedules.
• Support due diligence and financial modelling on new acquisitions and development opportunities.

Investment & Portfolio Accounting:

• Maintain accurate records of the family’s investment holdings across asset classes (equities, fixed income, private equity, alternatives).
• Track investment performance, distributions, and returns at both individual asset and portfolio level.
• Liaise with external fund managers, custodians, and advisors to reconcile statements and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Prepare investment performance summaries and net worth statements for family principals.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Lead the annual budgeting process across all family office activities.
• Develop rolling cash flow projections and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor actual vs. budget performance, investigate variances, and report findings with recommendations.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management:

• Manage day-to-day cash flow across all accounts and entities, ensuring adequate liquidity at all times.
• Oversee banking relationships, payment authorisations, and banking facilities.
• Maintain a clear and current cash position across all family office accounts and report regularly to the MD.
• Manage foreign currency exposure where applicable.

Tax Compliance & Statutory Obligations:

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable Nigerian tax obligations: CIT, PAYE, WHT, VAT, and CGT on property disposals.
• Liaise with external tax advisors and auditors to coordinate filings and statutory audit processes.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure the family office remains fully compliant with FIRS and relevant regulatory bodies.
• Oversee pension contribution compliance (PenCom) for all staff.

Internal Controls & Governance:

• Design and enforce robust financial controls and approval frameworks across all transactions.
• Develop, document, and maintain financial policies and procedures appropriate for a family office environment.
• Conduct periodic internal reviews of financial processes and recommend improvements.
• Ensure all financial transactions are properly authorised, documented, and recorded.

Philanthropic Financial Management:

• Maintain separate books and financial records for the family’s philanthropic foundation and charitable activities.
• Ensure grant disbursements, donor records, and programme expenditures are accurately tracked and reported.
• Support any regulatory or reporting requirements specific to the foundation’s legal structure.

Administration & Vendor Management:

• Oversee procurement processes, vendor onboarding, and contract administration for the family office.
• Manage relationships with external service providers including auditors, legal counsel, and financial advisors.
• Mentor and develop any junior finance or administrative staff.

Required Qualifications

• Qualified accountant: ACA (ICAN), ACCA, or international equivalent is mandatory.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification finance experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or managerial role.
• Demonstrable experience in a family office, private holding company, real estate company, or similar multi-entity environment strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Nigerian tax regulations and statutory reporting requirements.
• Proven experience in property or project accounting, including cost control and cash flow management.
• Experience managing investment or portfolio financial records is highly desirable.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).

Remuneration

Salary: N600,000 net monthly and above with other benefits.

Application Closing Date

28th August, 2026.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hrecruitershub@gmail.com using the  Job Title as the subject of the email.