Finance Officer

About this role

A professional recruitment firm is recruiting for a Finance Officer on behalf of an environmental consulting client in Lagos. The role focuses on managing day-to-day financial operations, strengthening internal controls, and establishing efficient processes within the Finance Department. The successful candidate will handle transactions, reconciliations, staff expenses, budgeting support, reporting, and regulatory compliance, with minimal supervision and a hands-on approach. The employer works with multiple departments to ensure proper budget use and adherence to approved spending limits, while safeguarding financial information. The position requires experience with accounting tools and a strong eye for accuracy and compliance.

What you would do

• Manage daily financial transactions, bookkeeping, payment processing and documentation of financial records
• Reconcile bank statements, cash accounts, vendor accounts and other financial records
• Review and reconcile staff expenses, expense claims, retirements and supporting receipts for policy compliance
• Establish and maintain financial procedures, reporting templates, documentation systems and internal controls
• Monitor budgets, cash flow, expenditure and project costs
• Prepare periodic financial reports, management accounts and expense summaries
• Ensure timely processing of invoices, supplier payments and staff reimbursements
• Maintain records for statutory deductions, tax filings and regulatory requirements
• Support audit preparation with complete and accessible financial documents
• Identify gaps in processes and implement improvements to strengthen accountability and efficiency

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting or financial operations
• Practical knowledge of accounting software and tools (eg QuickBooks, Sage, Microsoft Excel or equivalents)
• Experience in bank reconciliation, expense management, bookkeeping, financial reporting and payment processing
• Understanding of internal controls, documentation standards, tax obligations and statutory compliance in Nigeria
• Ability to establish organised financial processes and improve systems
• Strong analytical, numerical, organisational and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail, integrity and accountability
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

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