Finance and Operations Officer in a Financial Service Organization - Kaplo Africa

About this role

The role is for a Finance and Operations Officer based in Lekki, Lagos, full-time and onsite. It targets candidates with a solid background in finance and accounting, practical audit experience, and the ability to manage both financial and day-to-day operational activities with minimal supervision. The employer operates in the financial services sector and requires strong financial controls, reporting, compliance, and operational process management. The position involves supporting budgeting, cash flow, reconciliations, audits, and coordination with banks and suppliers. ICAN qualification or active status is mandatory, and the candidate must be male and available to work Monday to Friday onsite in Lekki.

What you would do

• Support statutory and regulatory compliance activities.
• Monitor operational expenses and ensure adherence to approved budgets.
• Liaise with banks, vendors, auditors and other stakeholders as required.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and expense monitoring.
• Investigate financial discrepancies and ensure timely resolution.
• Monitor cash flow and support cash management.
• Maintain filing and documentation of financial and operational records.
• Perform bank, cash, receivables and payables reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audit processes and provide schedules and documentation.
• Coordinate administrative and operational processes to ensure smooth day-to-day activities.

What they are asking for

• Willingness to work fully onsite in Lekki, Monday to Friday.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Attention to detail and numerical ability.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls and reconciliations.
• Understanding of internal controls, compliance and financial risk management.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field with 3–6 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, audit or financial operations.
• Experience preparing financial reports and supporting audit assignments.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills.
• Practical audit experience is mandatory.

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