Finance Officer

Finance Officer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Role Overview

• The Finance Officer is responsible for the financial health and operational integrity of Alma's accounts.
• You will manage all bookkeeping, payroll, vendor payments, financial reporting, and cash flow oversight,
• while ensuring the business always has accurate, timely financial visibility. This role requires a qualified,
• detail-oriented professional who can work independently and advise management with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping across all accounts using accounting software
• Process monthly payroll for all staff, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time payment
• Manage all vendor and supplier payments, reconciling against purchase orders and delivery records
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports including P&L summaries, cash flow statements, and
• expenditure overviews
• Monitor and manage daily cash flow, flagging risks or shortfalls to management in a timely manner
• Maintain proper records of all financial transactions and supporting documentation
• Assist with VAT filings, tax obligations, and liaising with external auditors or tax consultants as
• required
• Support budget planning, financial forecasting, and cost analysis as the business scales
• Implement and maintain internal financial controls and approval processes.

Requirements

• B.Sc. Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• ICAN-certified (full or part-qualified at a minimum), this is a firm requirement
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a bookkeeping, accounting, or finance officer role
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Sage, or similar)
• Strong understanding of Nigerian tax regulations, payroll processing, and financial compliance
• High attention to detail and a zero-tolerance approach to numerical error
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Experience in a retail, fashion, or consumer-facing business
• Familiarity with POS reconciliation and multi-channel revenue tracking

Application Closing Date

28th June, 2026.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a brief cover note to: justrecruitment2026@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.