Work Cycle: Monday – Friday
Job Summary
To support the Finance function in managing day-to-day financial operations, maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely billing, collections, payments, reconciliations, and statutory compliance, while providing reliable financial information to support business operations and decision-making.
The Finance Executive plays a key role in safeguarding the financial integrity of the organization by ensuring that client billing, vendor payments, site-rental obligations, financial reporting, and statutory remittances are processed accurately and within agreed timelines. The role supports cash-flow management, financial controls, audit readiness, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Working closely with the Head of Finance, Commercial, Operations, and Treasury functions, the position contributes directly to healthy cash flow, financial discipline, and effective business performance.
Key Responsibilities
Billing & Accounts Receivable Management
- Prepare and issue accurate client invoices for billboard, LED, wall-drape, transit, and other advertising campaigns.
- Ensure invoices are raised promptly following campaign confirmation and approval.
- Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding receivables.
- Support collection activities to achieve debtor-management targets.
- Maintain accurate billing records and client account statements.
- Escalate long-outstanding debts to the Head of Finance in line with credit-control procedures.
Vendor, Site Rental & Accounts Payable Management
- Process site-rental payments to landlords, site owners, and property managers.
- Prepare and process vendor payments in accordance with approved schedules and company controls.
- Verify invoices and supporting documents before payment processing.
- Maintain vendor records and payment schedules.
- Monitor outstanding obligations and ensure timely settlement of approved liabilities.
Financial Records & Reconciliation
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Reconcile client accounts, vendor accounts, and general-ledger balances.
- Monitor petty-cash transactions and maintain proper documentation.
- Investigate and resolve reconciliation variances in a timely manner.
Statutory Compliance & Tax Administration
- Prepare schedules and documentation for tax remittances, including VAT, WHT, PAYE, and other statutory obligations.
- Support timely submission of regulatory filings and compliance requirements.
- Maintain records relating to tax payments and statutory remittances.
- Monitor compliance deadlines and support the Head of Finance in meeting regulatory obligations.
- Assist in compliance relating to LASAA, ARCON/APCON, and other industry-specific levies where applicable.
Financial Reporting & Budget Support
- Prepare financial schedules, analyses, and reports as required.
- Support monthly management-account preparation and reporting processes.
- Assist with budget tracking, expenditure monitoring, and variance analysis.
- Provide financial data and supporting schedules for management reporting.
- Maintain financial records required for audits and reviews.
Audit & Internal Control Support
- Assist in preparing documentation required for internal and external audits.
- Ensure financial transactions comply with company policies and financial procedures.
- Support implementation of internal-control measures and financial-governance requirements.
- Flag unusual transactions, discrepancies, control weaknesses, or process gaps to management.
Administrative & Finance Operations Support
- Maintain organized financial records and filing systems.
- Support finance-related correspondence and documentation.
- Provide financial information and reports to internal stakeholders as required.
- Participate in process-improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Support special financial projects assigned by the Head of Finance.
Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Process — How the Work is Done
- Client invoices raised within twenty-four (24) hours of campaign confirmation.
- Monthly reconciliations completed by the fifth (5th) working day of each month.
- Statutory filings and remittances completed within regulatory deadlines.
- Vendor and site-rental payments processed according to approved schedules.
- Financial records maintained accurately with minimal correction requirements.
Output — What is Produced
- Accurate client invoices and account statements.
- Monthly reconciliation reports and supporting schedules.
- Timely financial reports and management-information schedules.
- Complete records for tax filings, statutory remittances, and audit requirements.
- Updated ledgers for all client, vendor, and financial transactions.
Outcome — Business Impact
- Debtor days maintained within agreed targets (under 30 days).
- Timely payment of landlords, site owners, and vendors supporting uninterrupted operations.
- Zero regulatory penalties arising from late filing or remittance.
- Positive audit outcomes with minimal adjustment requirements.
- Improved cash-flow visibility and financial discipline.
- Reliable financial information available for business decision-making.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 3 years\' experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, or related financial roles.
- Experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Banking & Finance, or a related discipline.
- ICAN, ACCA, ACA, ATS, or equivalent professional accounting qualification (part-qualified or in view) is an advantage.
- Experience within media, advertising, professional services, or a similar commercial environment is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Nigerian tax regulations, statutory remittances, and financial compliance requirements.
- Experience using accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, ERP platforms, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling financial information.
- Strong organizational and record-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight reporting deadlines.
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