Finance Officer

• Develop, review and update financial and accounting policies, procedures and strategies in line with the Company's business objectives and applicable requirements.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and budget review processes, including preparation of relevant financial assumptions, metrics and management information.
• Analyse financial data and translate financial performance into actionable information for management decision making.
• Participate in budget retreats, management reviews and other business planning activities where financial input is required.
• Provide finance business partnering support to management and operational leaders on cost, revenue, profitability, cash flow and financial implications of business decisions.
• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records using the double entry system and ensure transactions are posted to the appropriate accounts in accordance with the approved chart of accounts.
• Ensure timely capture and posting of financial transactions, with all transactions processed within 48 hours where applicable.
• Conduct daily callovers of relevant financial records and supporting documents to verify completeness, accuracy, authorisation and proper recording of transactions.
• Investigate callover exceptions, document findings and ensure identified issues are escalated and resolved within the required timeline.
• Review daily sales receipts and supporting records and reconcile them to the relevant accounting and operational records.
• Perform weekly reconciliations of petty cash, invoices, receipts, delivery records, monogramming records and stock-related records.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve outstanding or unusual reconciling items.
• Retain custodial responsibility for petty cash while ensuring appropriate segregation of duties in execution and review.
• Review petty cash requisitions, authorise disbursements within approved limits and review daily reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Prepare or review weekly petty cash budgets, monitor utilisation and query unsupported, unusual or unauthorised expenditure.
• Prepare financial reports, management accounts, cash flow reports and other financial information required by management.
• Interpret financial reports and explain significant movements, variances, trends, risks and opportunities for management use.
• Prepare monthly financial reports by the last working day of the relevant month and provide financial information required for the MPR. Requirements
• Minimum of a first degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Full membership of ICAN or an internationally recognised equivalent (ACCA, CIMA, or comparable).
• Three to five (3 to 5) years of progressive accounting experience, including demonstrable exposure to financial reporting, statutory compliance, and payroll management.
• Thorough working knowledge of the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, Pension Reform Act, NDPA 2023, and all applicable Nigerian financial regulations.
• Proficiency in Sage accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in a retail, consumer goods, or multi-branch business environment.
• Familiarity with Sage, SAP, or comparable integrated business management platforms.
• Exposure to Letters of Credit and import finance processes.
• Experience supporting an internal or external audit process. Benefits
• Health insurance
• Pension
• Leave arrangement