Finance Officer at FirstExcelsia Professional Services Limited

FirstExcelsia is a firm of highly versatile and renowned Human Resources, Organisational Development and Management consultants with operations across several states in Nigeria. We have an in-depth understanding of the Nigerian business terrain, and we are very passionate about partnering with indigenous organisations to develop glocalised HR solutions, processes and structures required to develop and effectively drive our clients' corporate strategies. The firm commenced operations in 2016 and currently has a team of consultants who have successfully managed numerous Organisational Development, Human Resources and Management Consulting projects in varying leadership capacities across all sectors of the Nigerian Economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Officer to handle various accounting tasks, including managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing financial statements, and overseeing payroll processes.
• This role holder will require a thorough understanding of Nigerian financial regulations and accounting principles, as well as experience in budget preparation, cash flow monitoring, and compliance with tax laws.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and expense tracking.
• Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements, budgets, forecast, ad performance reports to management.
• Handle payroll processing, including salary computation, deductions, pension, and benefit administration, ensuring compliance and timelines.
• Monitor and manage cashflows, maintain accurate financial records, and oversee petty cash operations.
• Work closely with the management team to analyze resource utilization, assess financial efficiency, and provide insights that support operational and strategic decisions.
• Develop and track key financial KPIs to measure business performance and ensure fiscal discipline.
• Collaborate with Credit, Operations, and Sales teams to align financial reporting with overall business performance.
• Maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and professional ethics in all financial dealings.
• Ensure fill compliance with tax regulations, prepare and file statutory returns, and liaise with authorities and auditors.
• Conduct periodic internal audit, review control processes, and recommend corrective actions to strengthen financial governance.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly performance management reports showing sales performance, revenue growth, expense ratios and portfolio profitability.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• ICAN/ACCA certification (preferred).
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and organizational ability.
• 2–4 years’ accounting experience, preferably in SMEs/startups.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian financial principles and tax regulations.

Salary
N5,400,000 annually.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected]  using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline 27th January, 2026.