Finance & Operations Officer

About the Role

• The ideal candidate will have a solid background in finance and accounting, with practical audit experience and the ability to support both the financial management and day-to-day operational activities of the business.
• This is not a purely accounting role. We are looking for someone who understands financial controls, reconciliations, reporting, audit, compliance and business operations, and can take ownership of responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial transactions, bookkeeping and accounting records.
• Prepare periodic financial reports, schedules and management accounts.
• Perform bank, cash, receivables and payables reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow and support effective cash management.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and expense monitoring.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper documentation of transactions.
• Support internal and external audit processes and provide required schedules and documentation.
• Review financial processes and identify control weaknesses, discrepancies and potential risks.
• Implement and monitor internal financial controls and operational procedures.
• Support statutory and regulatory compliance activities.
• Monitor operational expenses and ensure adherence to approved budgets.
• Coordinate administrative and operational processes to ensure smooth day-to-day business activities.
• Liaise with banks, vendors, auditors and other relevant stakeholders when required.
• Investigate financial discrepancies and ensure timely resolution.
• Support management with financial analysis and other business performance reports.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation of financial and operational records.
• Perform other finance and operations duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Male.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline with 3 – 6 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, audit or financial operations.
• ICAN qualification or currently in view is mandatory.
• Practical audit experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls and reconciliations.
• Experience preparing financial reports and supporting audit assignments.
• Good understanding of internal controls, compliance and financial risk management.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical ability.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be willing to work fully onsite in Lekki, Monday to Friday.

Salary
N800,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to:  using “Finance & Operations Officer- Lekki” as the subject of the email.

Note : Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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