Pulse.ng is Nigeria's popular news platform online highlighting the entertainment, style, and news that are part of and the West African DNA.
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We are looking for a Finance Officer to join our vibrant team at Pulse Nigeria.
In this role, you will be at the heart of our financial operations managing invoices, payments, reconciliations and reporting while working closely with sales and other departments to drive accuracy, compliance and efficiency.
This is a great opportunity to sharpen your skills, take ownership of key financial processes and make a direct impact on achieving our business goals.
Responsibilities
Generating, booking and clearing of invoices accurately for customers using the ERP
Ensure timely and accurate booking and realization of revenues
Daily posting of transactions into the GL
Support the management of account receivables
Handling supplier payments and management of account payables
Reconciliation of client account statements working closely with the Sales department
Handling tax reconciliation, payment and filling
Ensure the correct recording of COGS from all Ad Managers and realize corresponding revenue in real time
Compute monthly commissions, variable salaries and bonuses for the Sales department and other Executives
Ensures all invoices, purchase orders, tax certificates, contracts and other relevant documentation are compliant according to local tax regulations and uploaded / referenced in the ERP and Finance Google Drive
Support with month closing, ensuring Finance department deadlines are met
Support with sales, finance and business intelligence analysis and reporting
Work with the Sales and other departments to ensure compliance with business processes
Support in all efforts for timely funds recovery and to minimise bad debt risk
Ensure a high-level of accuracy, regulatory compliance, initiative and timeliness in performing all tasks
Actively identify and propose improved processes that can have a positive impact and help to achieve business goals
Stay up to date with relevant regulatory guidelines and industry best practice and ensure utmost compliance.
Support the Sales and Finance department in all activities that can help the company to meet revenue and profit targets
Maintain strong, trusting relationships with all internal collaborators and external stakeholders
Perform other duties as may be assigned by your team lead
Ensure all activities align with the company Code of Conduct.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of Accounting (B.Sc./HND).
2 - 3 years’ proven experience in accounting operations, preferably within a structured organization.
Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or any ERP system).
Must possess advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Strong understanding of financial reporting and general ledger management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to details.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working across teams.
Professional certification or progress towards one (ICAN, ACCA) will be an added advantage.
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