Finance Officer

Finance Officer

Location: Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Salary: NGN 200,000 - 300,000 monthly Employment Type: Full-time Work Arrangement: On-site Sector: Finance & Banking Experience Level: Mid-level (3-5 years) Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

About the Company

This role is for an environmental consulting client of a professional recruitment company. The client is dedicated to providing expert environmental services and solutions, likely focusing on sustainability, compliance, and impact assessment within Nigeria.

The company emphasizes strong internal controls, accurate financial record-keeping, and adherence to regulatory requirements. They are looking for a Finance Officer who can manage daily financial operations efficiently and contribute to the overall financial health and integrity of the organization.

Job Description

A professional recruitment company is seeking a competent and detail-oriented Finance Officer on behalf of its environmental consulting client.

This role is crucial for managing the daily financial operations, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring accurate financial records and regulatory compliance for the organization.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for a range of duties including bookkeeping, reconciliation, budget monitoring, financial reporting, and ensuring adherence to all statutory and tax obligations.

Required Skills

• Accounting Software
• QuickBooks
• Sage
• Microsoft Excel
• Bank Reconciliation
• Expense Management
• Bookkeeping
• Financial Reporting
• Payment Processing
• Internal Controls
• Nigerian Tax Obligations
• Statutory Compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily financial transactions, bookkeeping, payment processing and financial documentation.
• Reconcile bank statements, cash accounts, vendor accounts and other financial records.
• Review and reconcile staff expenses, claims, retirements and supporting receipts.
• Establish financial procedures, reporting templates, documentation systems and internal controls.
• Monitor budgets, cash flow, expenditure and project-related costs.
• Prepare periodic financial reports, management accounts and expense summaries.
• Process invoices, supplier payments, staff reimbursements and other financial obligations promptly.
• Maintain records for statutory deductions, tax filings and regulatory compliance.
• Support audit preparation and ensure financial documents are accurate and accessible.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements to strengthen accountability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure proper budget utilisation and compliance with spending limits.
• Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of financial information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting or financial operations.
• Practical knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Microsoft Excel or equivalent tools.
• Experience in bank reconciliation, expense management, bookkeeping, financial reporting and payment processing.
• Understanding of internal financial controls, documentation standards, Nigerian tax obligations and statutory compliance.
• Ability to establish organised financial processes and improve existing systems.
• Strong analytical, numerical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, integrity and accountability.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.