Finance Officer at First Excelsia

Job Description

• Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to handle various accounting tasks, including managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing financial statements, and overseeing payroll processes.
• This role holder will require a thorough understanding of Nigerian financial regulations and accounting principles, as well as experience in budget preparation, cash flow monitoring, and compliance with tax laws.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and expense tracking.
• Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements, budgets, forecast, ad performance reports to management.
• Handle payroll processing, including salary computation, deductions, pension, and benefit administration, ensuring compliance and timelines.
• Monitor and manage cashflows, maintain accurate financial records, and oversee petty cash operations.
• Ensure fill compliance with tax regulations, prepare and file statutory returns, and liaise with authorities and auditors.
• Conduct periodic internal audit, review control processes, and recommend corrective actions to strengthen financial governance.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly performance management reports showing sales performance, revenue growth, expense ratios and portfolio profitability.
• Work closely with the management team to analyze resource utilization, assess financial efficiency, and provide insights that support operational and strategic decisions.
• Develop and track key financial KPIs to measure business performance and ensure fiscal discipline.
• Collaborate with Credit, Operations, and Sales teams to align financial reporting with overall business performance.
• Maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and professional ethics in all financial dealings.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• ICAN/ACCA certification (preferred).
• 2–4 years’ accounting experience, preferably in SMEs/startups.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian financial principles and tax regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and organizational ability.