Finance Lead

We are looking to hire an experienced Finance Lead with audit or tax experience who embraces technology easily and is confident using basic presentation and analytical software to join our existing top-notch team. If youre excited to be part of a winning team Neukleos is an excellent company for you. Make your next career move with us.

1. Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead end-to-end finance operations including payables receivables payroll invoicing and reconciliations.
  

• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly management reports in line with IFRS and internal performance dashboards.
  

• Develop and maintain budgeting forecasting and variance analysis models to support decision-making.
  

• Conduct financial performance reviews by department campaign and client.
  

2. Project & Client Profitability

• Track job costs margins and recoverables across campaigns productions and retainers.
  

• Collaborate with account leads and production teams to ensure accurate client billing WIP management and revenue recognition.
  

• Analyze gross profit trends pricing and cost drivers to recommend margin-improvement strategies.
  

• Support commercial negotiations with clients and vendors from a finance perspective
  

3. Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of VAT WHT PAYE CIT and Pensions in line with Nigerian tax laws.
  

• Manage correspondence and audits with FIRS LIRS and other regulators.
  

• Prepare statutory audit schedules and lead annual audit engagements.
  

4. Systems Controls & Process Improvement

• Strengthen internal control procedures and accounting policies.
  

• Leverage technology (e.g. Zoho Books Excel) to automate reporting and improve accuracy.
  

• Continuously assess and improve financial processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.
  

5. Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor two junior accountants ensuring their growth and accountability.
  

• Establish review processes and checklists to ensure accuracy and timely close.
  

• Foster a culture of ownership professionalism and collaboration within the finance team.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
  

• ACA or ACCA certification (or in final stages) is strongly preferred.
  

• 68 years of experience in accounting audit or finance ideally with exposure to agency media or service environments.
  

• Excellent understanding of IFRS Nigerian tax laws and financial reporting.
  

• Strong command of Excel and presentation tools (PowerPoint); proficiency in Zoho Books or similar accounting software.
  

• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  

• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced creative environment.
  

• Strong leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
  

Benefits

Be part of a passionate creative and dynamic team that values innovation.

Work in a collaborative and tech-driven environment where ideas thrive.

Opportunity to shape financial strategies and contribute to business growth.