Female Finance Manager

Job title: Female Finance Manager

Job

Location

Omole Phase 2, Ikeja, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly competent and detail-oriented Female Finance Manager to oversee the company's financial operations, accounting processes, budgeting, financial reporting, cash-flow management, and tax compliance. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, taxation, and financial analysis, with the ability to provide accurate financial information that supports management decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the company's day-to-day financial and accounting operations.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Monitor cash flow, income, expenses, receivables, and payables.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
• Review financial transactions and ensure proper documentation.
• Prepare management accounts and financial performance reports.
• Monitor bank transactions, reconciliations, and cash positions.
• Establish and maintain effective financial controls to prevent errors and financial losses.
• Monitor company expenses and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Supervise accounting/finance staff and review their work.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of statutory financial obligations.
• Manage tax compliance, including VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, and other applicable taxes.
• Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, banks, and other financial institutions when required.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations to management.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and applicable regulations.
• Support management with financial information for business planning and strategic decisions.
• Investigate financial discrepancies and implement corrective measures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4–7 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance, with experience in a managerial/supervisory position.
• Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Good knowledge of Nigerian taxation and statutory compliance.
• Experience with accounting software/ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and financial risk management.
• Ability to manage confidential financial information with integrity.
• Experience supervising and developing finance/accounting teams.

Required Skills

• Financial analysis and reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Cash-flow management
• Tax and statutory compliance
• Bank reconciliation
• Management accounting
• Payroll and expense management
• Internal controls and audit
• Excellent Excel skills
• Accounting software/ERP proficiency
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Leadership and team management
• Strong communication skills
• Time management and organization
• High level of accuracy and integrity

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• The ideal candidate should be mature, analytical, commercially aware, highly organized, and proactive, with the confidence to work directly with senior management and take ownership of the company's financial operations.