Finance & Admin Team Lead at a Financial Institution

Industry: Financial Technology (FinTech) – Payments Infrastructure, Card Issuing& Acquiring Solutions

Location: Lagos (Hybrid/ Flexible Work Environment)

About the Role

We are a fast-growing fintech startup building modern payments infrastructure and card-issuing technologies used by banks and financial institutions. As we scale, we are strengthening our internal operations and financial discipline.

We are seeking an experienced Finance & Admin Team Lead to bring structure, compliance, and leadership to our finance and administrative functions. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in early-stage environments and can set up proper processes from the ground up.

The successful candidate will be responsible for financial operations, management reporting, tax and regulatory compliance, administrative oversight, HR coordination, and collaboration with auditors, regulators, and external advisors.

This role reports directly to the CEO and works closely with an independent finance advisor.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations currently handled by a junior accountant.
• Implement and standardize financial processes, controls, and documentation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, cash flow statements, and budgeting updates.
• Ensure accurate posting, reconciliation, and maintenance of financial records.
• Manage invoicing, vendor payments, receivables, and financial tracking.

Tax& Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with all tax obligations (PAYE,VAT, WHT, Company Income Tax).
• Liaise with tax authorities when required.
• Prepare and support statutory filings in collaboration with external auditors.
• Maintain compliance calendars and ensure timely submissions.

Audit & External Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate the annual audit with external auditors.
• Organize and maintain necessary documentation for audit and regulatory review.
• Support and collaborate with independent finance advisors on strategic financial matters.

Administration & HR Oversight

• Oversee administrative operations and ensure the smooth running of office systems.
• Supervise an HR staff and support basic HR functions, including:
• Recruitment logistics
• Payroll coordination
• Leave management
• Employee documentation and onboarding
• Maintain company policies and ensure compliance with relevant labor laws.

  Process Improvement & Leadership

• Set up structured workflows across finance and administration. 
• Propose and implement automation opportunities where possible.
• Train, supervise, and mentor the junior accountant and HR intern.
• Support executive leadership with data-driven insights and reports.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Second Class Upper)
• ICAN/ACCA qualification or the Professional stage (ICAN) is strongly preferred.

Experience

• 4–7 years of experience in finance, accounting, or administrative roles.
• Experience in a startup, tech company, or professional services environment is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in creating or improving financial systems and processes.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Prior involvement with audits and regulatory reporting.

Skills

• Excellent financial reporting and analytical skills.
• Strong proficiency with accounting software(e.g., QuickBooks, Zoho Books, Sage)and MS Excel.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work autonomously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

    Work Environment

• Hybrid work model (remote-friendly).
• Candidate should be Lagos-based due to occasional physical engagements with tax offices and auditors.
• Fast-paced, innovation-driven startup culture.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to build and shape finance and administrative operations from the ground up.
• Work with a visionary leadership team in a rapidly growing fintech infrastructure company.
• Flexible environment with room to grow as the company scales.