Head of Finance and Account

Job Title: Head of Finance and Account

Location: Lagos

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are looking for a Head of Accounts to lead our finance and accounting function as we scale.
• This role owns daily accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and controls, and serves as a strategic finance partner to leadership.
• You will build and manage the accounts team, ensure the integrity of our financial records, and help shape financial processes appropriate for a quickly growing technology and software-as-a-service business.

You Should Apply If

• You have six to eight or more years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including at least three to five years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
• You hold a professional accounting qualification such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants or an equivalent, which is strongly preferred and often required.
• You have proven experience managing complete cycle accounting and financial reporting.
• You have managed statutory audits and regulatory compliance independently.
• You are comfortable building processes from scratch in a startup or high-growth environment.
• You are based in Lagos.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, the general ledger, payroll accounting, and bank reconciliations.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including the profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.

• Ensure timely and accurate statutory compliance, including tax filings, value-added tax, withholding tax, corporate filings, and other regulatory requirements as applicable.

• Manage statutory, tax, and internal audits and serve as the primary point of contact for auditors.

• Design, implement, and maintain internal financial controls and accounting policies.

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in partnership with department heads.

• Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury operations.

• Support the Chief Financial Officer or leadership with financial insights for pricing, unit economics, and investor reporting relevant to a subscription revenue model.

• Lead, mentor, and grow the accounts and finance team as the company scales.

• Ensure accounting systems and processes are automated and scalable through enterprise resource planning and accounting software optimization.

• Liaise with external stakeholders, including auditors, tax consultants, bankers, and regulatory bodies.

• Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

• Professional accounting qualification, such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants or an equivalent, is strongly preferred and often required.

• Proven experience managing complete cycle accounting and financial reporting.

• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Oracle NetSuite, or Zoho Books.

• Strong working knowledge of statutory compliance and tax regulations in our operating jurisdiction.

• Six to eight or more years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with at least three to five years in a leadership or managerial capacity.

• Experience in a technology or software as a service company is strongly preferred; experience in legal services or legal technology is an advantage.

• Prior experience managing statutory audits and regulatory compliance independently.

• Experience working with or reporting to a Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer, board, or investors is an advantage.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.