Finance Officer

Prestigious Consulting Group

Lagos, Nigeria Permanent

Published 2 months ago · Expires 3 weeks from now

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Job description

A dynamic team is expanding and looking for the right talent. Position Overview:
  • The Finance Officer will be responsible for managing the organization’s financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, budget management, and full compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
  • The role requires a highly detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills, financial discipline, and the ability to support management with sound financial insights.
Key Responsibilities: Financial Management & Reporting:
  • Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, reports, and statements.
  • Monitor daily financial transactions, including income, expenses, and cash flow.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review.
  • Ensure timely bank reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies.
Budgeting & Cost Control:
  • Support budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis.
  • Track expenditure against approved budgets and flag variances promptly.
  • Implement cost-control measures to improve financial efficiency.
Accounting & Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and financial regulations.
  • Manage statutory deductions and remittances including PAYE, pension, VAT, and WHT.
  • Support internal and external audit processes by providing required documentation.
  • Maintain proper documentation for all financial transactions.
Payroll & Vendor Management:
  • Process payroll accurately and on schedule.
  • Manage vendor payments, invoices, and reconciliations.
  • Ensure proper approval and documentation for all disbursements.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement:
  • Enforce internal financial controls to safeguard company assets.
  • Identify gaps in financial processes and recommend improvements.
  • Support management with financial analysis and decision-making insights.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 3–5 years relevant experience in a finance or accounting role with 3-6 years experience
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  • Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) is an added advantage.
Key Competencies:
  • Financial discipline and accuracy
  • Strong repo...

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