About this role
Finance & Admin Manager
Earl Consulting Lagos - Our client, a leading real estate firm, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Finance & Admin Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Description
- Earl Consulting is seeking an experienced, high-performing, and result-driven Finance & Admin Manager on behalf of a leading real estate firm in Lagos. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the company’s financial health, streamlining administrative workflows, and ensuring rigorous operational compliance across all real estate projects. This role requires a multi-talented professional with at least 6 years of hands-on experience managing corporate finances, property accounting, and day-to-day business operations in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting:
- Financial Oversight: Manage the full cycle of financial operations, including bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, and bank reconciliations.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepare annual budgets, financial projections, and cash flow forecasts to support executive decision-making.
- Tax & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with Nigerian tax laws (PAYE, CIT, WHT) and statutory filings.
- Performance Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheets, and profit/loss statements, presenting financial performance analysis to executive leadership.
Administrative & Operational Oversight:
- Office Operations: Oversee daily office management, facility maintenance, procurement processes, and vendor relations to ensure a productive work environment.
- System Administration: Manage and optimize internal administrative systems, including payroll processing, employee records, and inventory logs.
- Policy Enforcement: Develop and implement administrative policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance organizational efficiency.
Real Estate Compliance & Documentation:
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Transaction Support: Coordinate with the legal and project teams to track financial inflows from property sales, manage deposit schedules, and reconcile client accounts.
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Asset Management: Maintain accurate records of fixed assets, property holdings, and title documentation for all real estate developments.
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Requirements & Qualifications
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Education: Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
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Experience: Minimum of 6 years of active, hands-on, and productive experience in a combined Finance and Administration role, with a clear track record of delivering on targets.
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Experience within the Real Estate or Property Development sector is highly desirable.
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Professional Certification: Possession of an active professional qualification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, ANAN) is strongly preferred.
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Technical Skills:
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Advanced proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Xero).
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Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
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Experience with ERP systems and CRM platform integration.
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Soft
Skills
- Exceptional organizational skills, high integrity, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to manage sensitive financial data with strict confidentiality.
Salary
N500,000 - N750,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
30th November, 2026.