Finance Manager

Finance Manager at Recruitment Squad

Finance Manager at Recruitment Squad

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Finance

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Job Summary

• The Finance Manager runs the day-to-day finance operations of the company.
• You will lead the finance team, produce accurate monthly accounts, manage cash flow across projects and make sure every tax and statutory obligation is met on time.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team, and oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and fixed assets.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts and financial statements in line with IFRS.
• Manage cash flow, funding needs and bank relationships, and prepare rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Lead the annual budget process and report actual performance against budget with clear explanations of variances.
• Track project costs against budget and report on the profitability of each project.
• Ensure timely filing and remittance of company income tax, VAT, withholding tax, PAYE, pension and other statutory payments.
• Review and process payments to contractors, suppliers and staff in line with approval limits.
• Maintain sound financial policies and controls, and work with Internal Control and Audit to close findings.
• Coordinate the external audit and liaise with auditors, tax consultants and regulators.
• Provide financial analysis to support management decisions on pricing, investment and new projects.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Professional qualification: ICAN, ACCA or equivalent.
• 5 - 7 years of finance experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience in construction, real estate or another project-based business is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Nigerian tax laws and statutory compliance.
• Proven skill in budgeting, cash flow management and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP software.
• Leadership ability, high integrity and clear communication with senior management.
• A Master's Degree or MBA is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date

8th December, 2026.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.