Finance Manager

The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the organisation's financial operations, strengthening financial controls, ensuring statutory compliance, and providing strategic financial insights to support sustainable business growth. The successful candidate will lead financial planning, budgeting, accounting, reporting, cash flow management, and financial risk management while working closely with senior management to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and financial accountability.

Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the organisation's business objectives.

Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support executive decision-making.

Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and long-term financial planning.

Monitor financial performance against budgets and business targets.

Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, revenue improvement, and profitability enhancement.

Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.

Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Ensure financial reporting complies with applicable International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Coordinate month-end and year-end financial closing processes.

Prepare management accounts, financial dashboards, and performance reports.

Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

Coordinate departmental budgets and monitor expenditure.

Conduct budget variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.

Develop cost-control measures to improve operational efficiency.

Analyse product, project, departmental, or business-unit profitability where applicable.

Monitor financial KPIs and identify emerging financial risks.

Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts to support operational and investment decisions.

Monitor liquidity, banking activities, and working capital requirements.

Oversee receivables, payables, and debt recovery processes.

Manage banking relationships and support financing arrangements.

Recommend strategies to optimise cash conversion cycles and maintain financial stability.

Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian tax laws and financial regulations.

Oversee the accurate calculation, filing, and remittance of relevant statutory obligations, including PAYE, VAT, WHT, and Companies Income Tax, as applicable.

Monitor regulatory developments and implement necessary compliance changes.

Coordinate internal and external audits.

Maintain effective internal controls to prevent financial misstatements, fraud, and operational losses.

Ensure proper documentation and timely resolution of audit findings.

Develop, implement, and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, and approval processes.

Strengthen controls around expenditure, procurement, payments, and asset management.

Identify and evaluate financial and operational risks.

Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and financial authorisation controls.

Promote transparency, accountability, and sound corporate governance.

Oversee the effective use of accounting software and financial management systems.

Improve reporting accuracy through automation and process optimisation.

Ensure financial data integrity and proper record management.

Collaborate with relevant departments to streamline financial workflows.

Support the implementation or improvement of ERP and accounting systems.

Supervise, coach, and develop finance and accounting personnel.

Establish clear performance objectives and accountability standards.

Collaborate with operational and commercial teams on financial planning and performance.

Present financial reports and recommendations to senior management.

Liaise with banks, auditors, tax advisers, regulators, and other relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.

Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, or an equivalent recognised certification.

An MBA or postgraduate qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is an added advantage.

Minimum of 5–8 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or financial management.

Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, and internal controls.

Previous experience supervising a finance or accounting team.

Strong working knowledge of Nigerian financial regulations and applicable tax requirements.

Experience with ERP systems and accounting software such as SAP, Oracle, Sage, QuickBooks, or similar platforms.

Experience within the relevant industry will be an added advantage.

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