Finance Lead at ECLAT HR Consulting

Position Overview

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Finance Lead.

Reporting Structure

Reports To: Finance Manager
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Salary: N300,000 – N400,000

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, interpret, and review company financial information
• Predict future financial trends and generate financial reports including P&L, equity, and cash flow statements
• Produce financial reports related to budgets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expenses
• Develop long-term business plans based on financial analysis and reporting
• Develop strategies to minimise financial risk and manage tax obligations while liaising with authorities to meet statutory requirements
• Analyse market trends and monitor competitor activity
• Examine bank statements and reconcile them with general ledger entries
• Review and validate employee expense submissions
• Assess the proficiency and effectiveness of software programs used for data organisation
• Create detailed business analyses outlining problems, opportunities, and solutions
• Build financial models to support business planning and decision-making
• Conduct variance analysis to compare actual results with forecasts and identify key deviations
• Advise on pricing mechanisms for company products

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years' experience in accounting, preferably within the real estate industry or related field
• Proven knowledge of financial and management accounting, budgeting, cash flow management, and tax compliance
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or Xero
• Advanced Excel functions skills
• Strong knowledge of local and international tax laws, including VAT and travel-related taxes
• Experience working in high-transaction environments, particularly those involving bookings, commissions, and vendor payments
• Familiarity with financial regulations and reporting standards