Finance Officer at First Excelsia

Our client, a leading Mortgage Bank in Nigeria, Financial Control Department is seeking a dynamic Finance Officer to join our team and drive the Bank's business forward.

The role holder will be responsible for financial tasks such as preparing statutory returns, handling tax filings, reconciling bank statements, maintaining records, and processing financial obligations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit monthly and yearly statutory returns to regulatory bodies.
• Handle withholding tax filings for various transactions.
• Manage tax reporting to local and federal authorities.
• Liaise with tax consultants and government agencies.
• Reconcile bank statements and maintain financial records.
• Monitor trial balances and prepare reports.
• Confirm customer deposits and generate reports.
• Maintain fixed asset register and reconcile dividend schedules.
• Process staff tax clearance certificates and other financial obligations.
• Perform other remedial tasks as needed.

Person Specification:

• Minimum of 2 years as a finance officer, or a similar role.
• Minimum of a first Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting practices, and regulations.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using management information software to keep records.