Procurement Finance Officer at Brands Optimal Limited

About the Role

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Procurement Finance Officer to support our procurement and finance operations at Brands Optimal Limited in Lagos, Nigeria. You will ensure financial accuracy, cost efficiency and verification of all procurement-related transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify and confirm that all prices of items requested or purchased are accurate, competitive and properly approved
• Review vendor quotations, invoices, purchase orders and supporting documents for correctness and compliance with company standards
• Ensure cost-saving measures are incorporated into procurement activities
• Support procurement processes by validating pricing, quantities and vendor details before final approval
• Maintain an updated database of vendor price lists and market rates
• Identify price discrepancies and escalate issues for prompt resolution
• Collaborate with the Procurement and Finance teams to ensure seamless execution of purchasing activities
• Assist in the reconciliation of procurement transactions and expenditure reports
• Participate in vendor evaluation and maintain proper procurement documentation

Required Qualifications

• HND or B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum qualification of Upper Credit or Second Class Upper Division
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Sound understanding of pricing verification and basic procurement procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic accounting tools
• Strong communication, documentation and coordination skills
• Ability to work with accuracy under pressure and meet deadlines

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in procurement finance, accounts or relevant operations

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career development