About this role

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

The Finance Analyst (Treasury & Tax) is responsible for supporting the organisation’s treasury operations and tax compliance activities, including cash flow monitoring, liquidity management, banking transactions, tax computations, and statutory filings.
The role helps ensure that funds are managed effectively, financial obligations are met on time, and treasury and tax records are accurate and up to date.
Working closely with the Finance and Accounting team and relevant external parties, the role supports financial planning, risk management, regulatory compliance, and informed business decision-making.

Treasury and Cash Management:

Monitor daily cash positions, bank balances, cash movements, and liquidity requirements to ensure funds are available for operational needs.
Prepare and maintain short- and medium-term cash flow forecasts and treasury reports to support financial planning and decision-making.
Coordinate and monitor banking transactions, including payments, transfers, receipts, and other treasury-related activities, in line with approved procedures.
Perform regular bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and follow up on outstanding items to ensure timely resolution.
Track loan facilities, financing arrangements, interest charges, repayment schedules, and other banking obligations, where applicable.
Monitor foreign exchange transactions and exposures, where applicable, and report material movements or risks to the Finance lead.
Maintain accurate treasury records and supporting documentation and recommend improvements to treasury processes and controls.

Tax Compliance and Reporting:

Prepare and review tax computations, returns, schedules, and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable Nigerian tax laws and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate the timely filing and remittance of applicable taxes, including Company Income Tax (CIT), Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax (WHT), Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE), and other relevant statutory taxes and levies.
Maintain an up-to-date tax calendar and monitor filing deadlines, payment dates, and outstanding tax obligations.
Reconcile tax balances and transactions against accounting records, investigate variances, and ensure appropriate documentation is retained.
Monitor changes in tax legislation and regulatory guidance and communicate relevant implications to the Finance and Accounting lead.
Support tax planning and compliance initiatives by identifying potential exposures and legitimate opportunities for tax efficiency.
Liaise with tax authorities, external tax advisers, and auditors on tax-related queries, assessments, reconciliations, and audits as required.

Financial Control, Reporting and Collaboration:

Prepare periodic treasury and tax reports highlighting cash positions, forecast movements, statutory obligations, compliance status, and identified risks.
Support month-end and year-end closing activities by providing accurate bank reconciliations, tax schedules, and related financial information.
Provide treasury and tax records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
Ensure treasury and tax activities comply with internal policies, delegated approval limits, financial controls, and applicable reporting requirements.
Work collaboratively with Finance and Accounting and other departments to support timely payments, accurate transaction coding, and appropriate tax treatment.
Identify opportunities to improve treasury processes, tax administration, reporting accuracy, and the use of accounting systems and technology.

Technical Skills:

Good understanding of treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, bank reconciliations, and payment processes.
Working knowledge of Nigerian tax compliance requirements, tax computations, statutory filing procedures, and remittance obligations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems such as Sage Accounting.
Ability to analyse financial data, reconcile balances, investigate variances, and prepare accurate reports.
Strong attention to detail and understanding of internal financial controls, documentation, and audit requirements.
Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with internal teams, banks, auditors, and tax advisers.
Key Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Work Experience:

4-6 years of relevant experience in treasury, tax, financial accounting, or a related finance role.
Experience with bank reconciliations, cash flow monitoring, tax filings, and financial reporting is preferred.

Professional Certification/Affiliations:

Professional qualification or progress toward qualification with ICAN, ACCA, CITN, or an equivalent recognised professional body is an advantage.

Knowledge Requirements:

Knowledge of applicable Nigerian tax requirements, including CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE

Finance Analyst (Treasury & Tax)