Finance Manager

About this role

Petrogap Oil and Gas Limited in Lagos is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the company’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management. The role involves preparing financial statements and management accounts, monitoring performance, and providing actionable insights to management. You will manage working capital, treasury activities and banking relationships, enforce internal controls and risk management, and supervise the finance team. The candidate will coordinate external audits and interact with auditors, tax consultants, banks and regulatory authorities. The employer operates in the oil and gas sector and emphasises professionalism, integrity and value-driven service delivery.

What you would do

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Prepare and review periodic financial statements and management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and financial reporting standards.
• Monitor financial performance, analyse variances and provide recommendations.
• Manage working capital, treasury operations and banking relationships.
• Establish and maintain internal controls, policies and risk management.
• Supervise the finance team ensuring accuracy and timeliness of records.
• Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors and regulators.
• Engage with tax consultants, financial institutions and regulatory authorities as needed.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum 7-8 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, preferably in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, taxation, budgeting, cash flow management and internal controls.
• Proficiency in financial management systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
• High integrity, attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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