Senior Finance Officer (Mid Level)

Senior Finance Officer (Mid Level)

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Job Summary

• The Senior Finance Officer (Mid-Level) is responsible for supporting the Company’s financial management activities, including financial reporting, project accounting, treasury operations, statutory compliance, and budget monitoring.
• The role is designed for a seasoned finance professional with strong technical competence and practical experience in project-based accounting within engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning (EPIC) environments.
• The incumbent will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of financial records, monitoring project profitability, and providing timely financial information to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and General Ledger Management:

• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
• Process journal entries and general ledger adjustments.
• Perform bank, vendor, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support year-end closing and audit processes.

Project Finance and Cost Monitoring:

• Track project expenditures against approved budgets.
• Prepare project cost reports and profitability analysis.
• Monitor revenue recognition in line with contractual milestones.
• Investigate and report budget variances.
• Support project managers with financial insights and cost controls.

Treasury and Cash Management:

• Prepare weekly cash flow reports and forecasts.
• Process approved payments to vendors and staff.
• Monitor bank balances and liquidity requirements.
• Liaise with banks on transfers, account maintenance, and related matters.

Accounts Payable and Receivable:

• Review invoices and payment requests for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare customer invoices and monitor collections.
• Follow up on overdue receivables.
• Reconcile customer and supplier statements.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Monitor departmental and project spend against budget.

Tax and Regulatory Compliance:

• Prepare and process statutory remittances, including PAYE, VAT, WHT, Pension, NHF, and NSITF.
• Ensure timely filing of tax returns and regulatory submissions.
• Liaise with relevant regulatory authorities when required.

Internal Control and Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to company financial policies and approval limits.
• Identify control gaps and recommend improvements.
• Support implementation of robust financial controls.

Management Reporting:

• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports.
• Provide financial data to support management decisions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timeliness and accuracy of monthly management reports.
• Accuracy of reconciliations and financial records.
• Compliance with statutory remittance deadlines.
• Receivables collection performance.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance,
• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification is required.

Experience Requirements:

• 4–6 years of relevant finance and accounting experience.
• Experience in engineering, construction, oil and gas, procurement, or project-based industries is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in project accounting and statutory compliance within Nigeria.

Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Nigerian tax regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level).
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar ERP systems.

Salary

N400,000 - N450,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date

10th June, 2026.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: recruitment4jen@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email.