Finance Officer at Taela HR Advisory

• Our client, an environmental consulting firm, is seeking a competent, detail-oriented, and proactive Finance Officer to manage day-to-day financial operations, strengthen internal financial controls, and establish effective processes within the Finance Department.
• The ideal candidate must be hands-on, familiar with relevant accounting tools and software, capable of working with minimal supervision, and committed to maintaining accurate financial records and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will also be responsible for monitoring and reconciling staff expenses, ensuring proper documentation, accountability, and adherence to approved financial procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily financial transactions, bookkeeping, payment processing, and proper documentation of financial records.
• Reconcile bank statements, cash accounts, vendor accounts, and other financial records regularly.
• Review, verify, and reconcile staff expenses, expense claims, retirements, and supporting receipts to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Establish and maintain clear financial procedures, reporting templates, documentation systems, and internal controls.
• Monitor budgets, cash flow, expenditure, and project-related costs.
• Prepare periodic financial reports, management accounts, and expense summaries to support decision-making.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices, supplier payments, staff reimbursements, and other financial obligations.
• Maintain accurate records for statutory deductions, tax filings, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support audit preparation by ensuring financial documents are complete, accurate, and readily accessible.
• Identify gaps in existing financial processes and implement practical improvements to strengthen accountability and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure proper budget utilisation and compliance with approved spending limits.
• Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of financial information.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or financial operations.
• Practical knowledge of accounting software and financial management tools, such as QuickBooks, Sage, Microsoft Excel, or equivalent platforms.
• Demonstrable experience in bank reconciliation, expense management, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and payment processing.
• Good understanding of internal financial controls, documentation standards, tax obligations, and applicable statutory compliance requirements in Nigeria.
• Ability to establish organised financial processes and improve existing systems.
• Strong analytical, numerical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and accountability.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.