Finance Officer
Location: Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The Finance Officer is responsible for supporting the organization's financial management by ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, timely processing of transactions, regulatory compliance, budget monitoring, and effective cash flow management.
- The role contributes to sound financial reporting, internal controls, and informed business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, journals, ledgers, and supporting documentation.
- Process accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
- Prepare bank reconciliations and reconcile general ledger accounts on a regular basis.
- Monitor daily cash flow and manage petty cash in line with company policies.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review.
- Support the preparation and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, and financial performance reports.
- Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, including tax remittances, pension contributions, and other regulatory filings.
- Assist in payroll processing and ensure the accuracy of salary-related financial records.
- Maintain fixed asset registers and monitor asset acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation.
- Support internal and external audit exercises by providing required financial records and documentation.
- Strengthen and maintain internal financial controls to safeguard company assets and minimize financial risks.
- Monitor expenses to ensure they align with approved budgets and company policies.
- Liaise with banks, auditors, regulatory authorities, and other financial stakeholders as required.
- Generate financial analyses and reports to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Perform any other finance and accounting duties assigned by the Finance Manager or Head of Finance.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
- 3–4 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, and financial controls.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, SAP,or similar).
- Sound analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Application Closing Date
31st July, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: talent@smartpartnersng.com using the job title as the subject of the email.