Finance Lead

Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Finance Lead to oversee financial operations and support strategic financial decision-making across the business.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for financial planning, reporting, budgeting, controls, compliance, cash-flow management, and providing financial insights to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the company’s financial operations and accounting functions.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, financial reports, and cash-flow projections.
• Provide accurate and timely financial information to management to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor revenue, expenditure, cash flow, profitability, and overall financial performance.
• Ensure effective financial controls and compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger activities.
• Coordinate the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, tax authorities, and other external stakeholders as required.
• Identify financial risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Develop and improve financial policies, processes, and internal controls.
• Provide commercial and financial analysis to support investment and infrastructure projects.
• Lead and develop the finance team while ensuring high standards of performance and accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, financial management, or a related role.
• Proven experience in a leadership or senior finance position.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, cash-flow management, and financial controls.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting/ERP software and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in investment, infrastructure, construction, real estate, financial services, or related sectors will be an advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Salary
N700,000 – N1,000,000 Net Monthly, depending on experience.

Application Closing Date
11th September, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to:  using the Job Ttile as the subject of the mail.

Note : Please indicate your preferred location (Abuja, Benin or Asaba) as the subject of the email.

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