General Finance Specialist
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Vertiv Nigeria is hiring a full-time General Finance Specialist based in Lagos. The role focuses on statutory compliance, financial reporting, audit support, cash flow management, and monthly close activities within a dynamic finance team. Key duties include balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, fixed asset register maintenance, tax returns preparation, and supporting the statutory audit process.
- Full-time role based in Lagos, Nigeria
- Focus on statutory compliance, financial reporting, and audit support
- Involves month-end close, reconciliations, and tax filings (WHT, PAYE, VAT)
- Requires coordination with external auditors and shared services team
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General Finance Specialist at Vertiv Nigeria
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Sep 28, 2026, 2:02 PM
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At Vertiv, we build products that keep critical technologies running 24/7. We are proud we were the first to protect mainframes with precision cooling systems. We were the first to introduce an integrated enclosure system to distributed networks. We help some of the largest names in the industry bring new capacity online faster and at a lower cost when search and social media increased demand for storage and computing. Our portfolio spans power, thermal and infrastructure management products, software and solutions, and is complemented by a network of nearly 250 service centers worldwide.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: General Finance Specialist
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Purpose of the Role
Working within a dynamic finance team, you will play a key role in statutory compliance, financial reporting, audit support, cash flow management, and monthly close activities.
The General Finance Specialist will be responsible for monitoring all financial data, maintaining day-to-day accounting activities, and ensuring monthly financial reporting is accurate, reliable, and complete.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage POC clearing and invoice receipts for foreign suppliers.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and revaluations.
- Process intercompany billings and recharges, including indirect sales commissions.
- Prepare and maintain bank reconciliations, petty cash records, and daily bank balance reporting.
- Maintain the Fixed Asset Register in compliance with local GAAP and US GAAP requirements.
- Support margin analysis reporting and financial trend analysis.
- Prepare audit schedules and support the statutory audit process.
- Perform HFM reporting and journal uploads.
- Assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements and related filings.
- Prepare statutory returns and schedules for:
- Withholding Tax (WHT)
- PAYE
- VAT
- Perform monthly reconciliations of Accounts Payable ledgers.
- Perform NLF calculations and related financial reporting activities.
- Oversee the Accounts Payable function operated through Vertiv's centralized shared services team.
- Liaise with external auditors and coordinate audit requirements.
- Prepare, analyse, and ensure the completeness of month-end reporting packages.
- Manage import/export accounting transactions.
- Prepare and monitor cash flow actuals and forecasts.
- Support ongoing compliance, reporting, and ad-hoc finance projects as required.
- Manage CAPEX tracking and reporting.
- What You'll Bring
- Essential Requirements
- Experience with HFM / Hyperion Financial Management reporting.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- 7-8 years' accounting experience in a multinational or complex business environment.
- Working knowledge of:
- VAT
- PAYE
- Withholding Tax (WHT)
- Statutory filing requirements
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Experience working with Oracle ERP.
- Fully qualified ICAN professional certification.
- Strong experience in:
- Financial reporting
- Tax compliance
- Cash flow management
- Month-end close activities
- Audit support and coordination
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Preferred Experience:
- Experience within an international or multinational organisation.
- Exposure to US GAAP reporting requirements.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience supporting external audits and tax authority audits.
- Key Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to identify issues proactively and provide effective solutions.
- Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
- High level of integrity and accountability.
- Strong compliance and governance mindset.
- Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
- Practical accounting and financial analysis skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should:
- Click here to apply online
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