Finance Officer

Finance Officer

About the Role

A professional recruitment company is seeking a competent and detail-oriented Finance Officer on behalf of its environmental consulting client. The successful candidate will manage daily financial operations, strengthen internal controls and ensure accurate records and regulatory 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.

Requirements

• 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, 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.