Finance & Admin Manager

Ellasot ConsultingPort Harcourt, Port Harcourt & Rivers Stateroam-ngpublished 11/04/2026

Responsibilities:

Financial Management:

  • Prepare and manage annual budgets, financial forecasts, and cash flow projections.
  • Monitor daily revenue, expenses, and financial transactions.
  • Ensure accurate recording of income, expenditure, and other financial activities.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts, income and expenditure reports, and financial statements.
  • Monitor cash flow and ensure proper management of company funds.
  • Reconcile bank statements, cash records, POS transactions, and other payment channels.
  • Implement effective cost-control measures to minimise unnecessary expenditure.
  • Monitor outstanding payments, debts, and supplier obligations.

Accounting and Internal Controls:

  • Ensure proper documentation of all financial transactions.
  • Supervise daily cash handling and ensure accurate end-of-day sales reconciliation.
  • Monitor revenue generated from different business units and activities.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations and statutory financial obligations.
  • Establish and maintain internal financial control procedures to prevent fraud, errors, and financial leakages.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits when required.

Administrative Management:

  • Oversee the organisation's administrative activities and office operations.
  • Ensure proper management of company records, documents, and correspondence.
  • Supervise administrative staff and monitor their performance.
  • Coordinate office maintenance, utilities, security, and other administrative services.
  • Ensure the availability and proper utilisation of office supplies and operational resources.
  • Develop and implement administrative policies and procedures.

Procurement and Inventory Management:

  • Supervise procurement activities and ensure purchases are within approved budgets.
  • Monitor inventory records, stock movement, and replenishment.
  • Ensure proper documentation of purchases, supplier invoices, and deliveries.
  • Work with operational departments to monitor the usage of materials and supplies.
  • Identify cost-effective suppliers and negotiate favourable purchasing terms.

Payroll and Human Resources Administration:

  • Coordinate payroll preparation and ensure timely salary payments.
  • Maintain accurate records of staff salaries, allowances, deductions, and benefits.
  • Work with HR to ensure proper documentation of staff-related financial obligations.
  • Monitor staff attendance records and administrative compliance.
  • Ensure timely processing of statutory deductions and employee-related payments.

Requirement:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years' relevant experience in finance and administration.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, and financial reporting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
  • Experience in hospitality, entertainment, leisure, or recreational business operations is an advantage.
  • Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  • High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

Key Competencies:

  • Financial planning and analysis.
  • Budgeting and cost management.
  • Financial reporting and reconciliation.
  • Administrative and operational management.
  • Procurement and inventory control.
  • Staff supervision and leadership.
  • Negotiation and decision-making.
  • Integrity and confidentiality.