Finance & Account Manager

Finance & Account Manager 

Location: Berger Akute, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Focus: Financial Reporting | Treasury | Regulatory Returns | Controls

Description

• The Finance & Accounts Manageris responsible for providing strong financial leadership and ensuring the organization's financial resources are effectively planned, controlled, accounted for and utilized to support business growth and profitability.
• The role will oversee the organization's financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting, cash-flow management, taxation, treasury, audit, statutory compliance, financial controls and financial planning.
• The Finance & Accounts Manager will also serve as a key business partner to Management by providing accurate and timely financial information, identifying financial risks and opportunities, controlling costs and supporting strategic decision-making.
• The position is expected to move beyond traditional bookkeeping and reporting by ensuring that finance actively contributes to revenue growth, cost optimization, cash preservation, profitability and sustainable business performance.

Responsibilties

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Finance & Accounts Department.
• Ensure accurate recording and classification of all financial transactions.
• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial accounts.
• Review general ledger accounts and ensure appropriate reconciliations are performed.
• Ensure proper maintenance of accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets and inventory records.
• Review accounting entries, journals, provisions, accruals and adjustments.
• Monitor the company's financial position and provide regular reports to Management.
• Ensure that financial transactions are properly authorized and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Establish and maintain effective financial controls to prevent errors, fraud, leakage and financial mismanagement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• 5–7 years' relevant experience, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Must be professionally qualified or progressing strongly toward qualification.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, management accounts and treasury.
• Experience with CBN regulatory reporting and FinA-related submissions.
• Strong understanding of banking accounting processes.
• Experience with reconciliation, cash management and financial controls.
• Knowledge of IFRS and applicable Nigerian tax requirements.
• Strong Excel/ERP/accounting software capability.
• Certifications: ICAN, ACCA, ACA or equivalent required/preferred depending on final grade.

Application Closing Date

30th November, 2026.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates send their updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) to: Recruitment@baywoodgrp.com and baywoodgrpjobs@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.