About this role
The role is for a Finance Manager based in Lagos, employed full-time by Elizabeth Maddeux Limited. The company provides human resources solutions and aims to improve workforce capability and organisational growth. The Finance Manager is responsible for ensuring expenses are recorded, suppliers paid accurately and on time, and overseeing fund management, payroll, tax administration, and debt management across the Nigerian business. The position requires strong financial controls, cash flow management, and coordination of month-end activities, with a focus on IFRS and VAT knowledge. The employer seeks candidates with a background in accounting or finance, and relevant regional experience, including oil and gas upstream/marine exposure.
What you would do
- Maintain financial controls and follow company policy; produce monthly management reports.
- Oversee fund management including cash flow projections and intercompany transfers.
- Approve supplier invoices (three-way match) and ensure on-time payments; reconcile intercompany balances; manage forex deals; lead month-end close.
- Manage general accounting and receivables; invoice clients and review group accounts and cost variances.
- Oversee payroll and employee taxes; compute and remit taxes on time.
- Ensure bank reconciliations are completed on time and capital expenditure is tracked.
- Maintain statutory accounts and prepare financial statements.
- Reconcile accounts and support cost control and variances analysis.
- Support and collaborate with other departments on financial processes.
- Ensure adherence to IFRS and tax regulations; supervise accounting activities.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
- Oil and Gas Upstream/Marine experience.
- Expertise in Excel and ERP systems; proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Strong command of IFRS; knowledge of VAT and other taxes.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
- ICAN or ACCA certification.
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