Finance Operations Officer

About this role

The role is for a Finance Operations Officer at Avetium Consult Limited in Lagos. It involves handling day-to-day financial records, budgets, cash flow monitoring, and preparation of financial statements. The position supports audits, tax documentation, payroll, vendor payments, and expense claims, while also evaluating processes to improve efficiency and profitability. It requires collaboration with banks, auditors, suppliers, and internal teams, including some HR administration tasks. The employer seeks candidates with a degree in finance, accounting, or related fields and at least three years of relevant experience, plus proficiency with accounting software and good communication skills.

What you would do

• Maintain daily transaction records, ledgers, invoices, and receipts.
• Plan and monitor departmental and company budgets to prevent overspending.
• Perform bank reconciliations and track cash flow.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Assist with internal and external audits and manage tax documentation.
• Oversee payroll processing, employee expense claims, and vendor payments.
• Evaluate operational workflows and develop policies to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Monitor operational costs, profit margins, and inventory or resource allocation.
• Maintain relationships with external suppliers, banks, auditors, and service providers.
• Assist with human resources administration, onboarding, policy enforcement, and record-keeping.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or operations management.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance/operations or accounting.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero).
• Good communication skills.

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