Finance Officer
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Job Summary
Finance Officer
Business: A hospitality and membership business
Location: Ikoyi Lagos Nigeria
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Working arrangement: Hybrid
ABOUT THE BUSINESS
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Finance Officer is responsible for the quality and accuracy of the day-to-day accounting across a high-volume multi-stream operation. You will manage the books run reconciliations handle accounts payable and receivable process invoicing and payroll manage Family Club member accounts and prepare the monthly management accounts that the Finance Manager will review and present to leadership. The business runs across several income streams with meaningful transaction volume so this role demands the technical grounding to manage complexity cleanly and the discipline to hold a consistent monthly cycle. The expectation is that your work arrives at the review stage in good order not in draft.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain accurate up-to-date records in the accounting system (Zoho Books) across all revenue streams and cost categories
Perform monthly bank reconciliations across all business accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly
Manage accounts payable end-to-end: processing supplier invoices maintaining a payment schedule and reconciling supplier statements
Manage accounts receivable: raising client invoices tracking outstanding balances following up on overdue amounts and maintaining clean aging records
Manage Family Club member accounts: perform daily reconciliations share account statements with members on schedule respond promptly to member email queries and actively manage the Family Club accounts inbox
Process monthly payroll and ensure submissions are accurate and on schedule
Prepare VAT and PAYE schedules in line with filing deadlines for Finance Manager review and sign-off
Prepare draft monthly management accounts including trial balance profit and loss statement and balance sheet for Finance Manager review
Maintain organized financial records and documentation that support both internal review and audit readiness
Support the Finance Manager on ad hoc analysis reporting and process tasks as required
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Minimum of three years of hands-on accounting experience with a strong foundation in bookkeeping and month-end close
Part-qualified or fully qualified ACA/ACCA or an HND/BSc in Accounting or a related field with equivalent practical experience
Solid working knowledge of accounting software; Zoho Books experience is preferred and will be given weight in the selection process.
Proven ability to manage reconciliations accounts payable and receivable cycles invoicing and payroll processing to a consistent standard
Experience in hospitality retail or a multi-outlet business environment is an advantage
Detail-oriented well-organised and able to manage multiple deadlines within a structured monthly cycle
Someone who takes ownership of their output and does not need to be chased to deliver
WHAT WE OFFER
Group Life and Accidental Injury insurance
HMO health coverage commencing after six months of service
15 days annual leave commencing after six months of service
13th month bonus
Pension in line with statutory requirements
Laptop provided
Hybrid working arrangement: four days in office one day remote.
Required Skills:
Qualifications Accounting Finance or related; ACA/ACCA preferred 3 years of experience in Finance and Accounting Experience in hospitality or multi-department environments is an advantage Proficient in Excel and financial reporting tools Proven ability to improve accounting systems and build team capability Previous experience in the hospitality industry (hotel restaurant or events) is preferred Required Skills Strong knowledge of accounting principles FIRS and tax regulations Proficiency in financial reporting and data analysis (Excel ERP systems BI tools) Excellent leadership coaching and team management skills Strong problem-solving and process improvement abilities High attention to detail with strong organizational skills Effective communication and stakeholder management across departments Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Strategic thinking with the ability to link finance to overall business performance
