Finance Lead at ECLAT HR Consulting

Report To: Finance Manager    Location: Abuja    Salary:   N 300,000 – N 400,000     

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will (but is not limited to):

• Collecting, interpreting, and reviewing company financial information
• Predicting future financial trends, generating financial reports such as company’s P&L, equity and cash flow
• Producing financial reports related to budgets, account payables, account receivables, expenses, etc.
• Developing long-term business plans based on these reports
• Developing strategies that work to minimise financial risk, tax management and liaising with the authorities to meet statutory requirements
• Analysing market trends and competitors
• Examining bank statements and reconciling them with general ledger entries
• Examining expenses submitted by employees
• Examining the proficiency of the software programs used to organise data
• Creating a detailed business analysis, outlining problems, opportunities, and solutions for the business
• Building financial models to support business planning and decision-making
• Conducting variance analysis to compare actual results with forecasts and identify key deviations
• Advising on pricing mechanisms for various company products

Requirement

• A Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting, preferably within the real estate industry or a related field.
• Proven knowledge of financial and management accounting, budgeting, cash flow management, and tax compliance.
• Proficient in the use of accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or Xero, and advanced Excel functions.
• Strong knowledge of local and international tax laws, including VAT and travel-related taxes.
• Experience working in high-transaction environments, particularly those involving bookings, commissions, and vendor payments.
• Familiarity with financial regulations and reporting standards.

Required Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills
• Negotiation skills and ability to build strong working relationships
• Commercial and business awareness
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and curiosity to explore data deeper
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.