Senior Finance Officer

We use technology to solve logistics problems and connect businesses and individuals to easy, fast and cost-effective logistics services. Our solution is a one-stop platform for all procurement, warehousing, distribution, inventory management, last-mile haulage & delivery, and fulfillment needs.

Senior Finance Officer

Job Type: Full Time

Qualifications

• BA/BSc/HND
• ,
• Professional Certificate

Experience

Job Level: Mid- Senior Level

4 years

Location: Lagos

City

Ilupeju

Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit

Department: Finance

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer / Designated Executive

Role Summary

The Senior Finance Officer will take ownership of financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, revenue and collections reconciliation, statutory compliance, financial controls and business performance analysis.

The individual will ensure that the financial performance of the business is accurately tracked and reported.

This is a hands-on role that combines day-to-day financial management with business partnering and finance leadership.

The successful candidate must be capable of working independently, strengthening financial discipline and developing scalable processes to support business growth.

taking ownership of financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, cash flow management and financial controls.

preparing management accounts and financial reports for senior management.

working independently and providing financial guidance to business leaders.

in fintech, financial services, lending, logistics, transportation or another transaction intensive business is desirable.

Strong knowledge of Nigerian taxation, statutory compliance and applicable financial regulations.

using accounting software, enterprise resource planning systems and digital payment platforms.

Required Skills and Competencies:

Strong financial reporting and analytical skills.

Good understanding of accounting principles, taxation and internal controls.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.

Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial-modelling capabilities.

Ability to interpret financial information and communicate its business implications clearly.

Strong problem-solving and investigative skills.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to establish finance processes and work effectively with limited supervision.

Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.

Commercial awareness and an understanding of how operational activities affect revenue, costs, cash flow and profitability.

High level of integrity, confidentiality and professional judgement.

Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

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Key Responsibilities

• Finance Leadership and Business Support:
• Lead and coordinate the Finance function.
• Provide management with timely financial information, analysis and recommendations.
• Translate business objectives into budgets, financial plans and measurable financial targets.
• Advise management on cash flow, profitability, cost management, investments and financial risks.
• Participate in management and business performance meetings.
• Support strategic planning, investor due diligence, fundraising and other corporate finance initiatives.
• Develop the structure, policies and processes required for a scalable Finance function.
• Coordinate the activities of junior finance employees and external financial advisers where applicable
• Financial Reporting and Management Accounts:
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts
• Produce income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements.
• Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded in the appropriate ledgers
• Analyze revenue, expenditure, margins and profitability.
• Prepare financial performance dashboards and management reports.
• Conduct budget-versus-actual analysis and investigate significant variances.
• Ensure the integrity, completeness and accuracy of all financial records.
• Maintain the general ledger and all supporting accounting schedules.
• Revenue, Collections and Receivables Management:
• Maintain financial oversight of expected and actual collections.
• Monitor outstanding receivables, repayment performance, ageing balances and collection efficiency.
• Prepare and review daily, weekly and monthly collection reports.
• Reconcile collections received through bank accounts, payment platforms and other collection channels.
• Work with the Collections, Operations and Portfolio teams to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Develop and enforce controls for revenue recognition, receivables management and debt recovery.
• Escalate significant collection shortfalls, overdue balances and portfolio risks to management.
• Provide financial analysis to support improvements in collections and recovery performance.
• Ensure that revenue recorded is complete, accurate and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Treasury, Cash Flow and Working Capital:
• Take ownership of cash flow planning and liquidity management.
• Prepare and regularly update short- and medium-term cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor daily bank balances, expected inflows and upcoming financial obligations.
• Recommend payment priorities based on available cash, contractual obligations and business needs.
• Ensure approved payments are accurately processed and appropriately documented.
• Perform timely bank reconciliations and resolve all reconciling items.
• Maintain relationships with banks, payment providers and other financial institutions.
• Identify potential cash flow gaps and recommend appropriate mitigating actions.
• Develop initiatives to improve working capital and shorten the cash conversion cycle.
• Monitor restricted funds, operational accounts and other designated financial resources.
• Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial Planning:
• Lead the annual budgeting process
• Coordinate budget inputs from departmental and business unit heads.
• Prepare periodic financial forecasts based on current operational and financial performance.
• Monitor departmental expenditure against approved budgets.
• Review financial assumptions and ensure budgets align with business priorities.
• Develop financial models for new products, partnerships, projects and expansion opportunities.
• Conduct profitability, scenario, sensitivity and cost-benefit analyses.
• Identify cost-optimization opportunities without compromising operational effectiveness.
• Track performance against approved financial targets and recommend corrective actions.
• Support long-term financial planning and resource-allocation decisions.
• Accounts Payable and Expense Management:
• Review invoices, payment requests and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure payments are properly approved and within established authorization limits.
• Ensure expenditure is correctly classified and allocated to the appropriate business, department or cost center.
• Maintain accurate vendor and supplier records.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding differences.
• Monitor staff advances, operational expenses and other accountable funds.
• Ensure timely retirement and reconciliation of all advances.
• Prevent duplicate payments, unsupported expenditure and unauthorized transactions.
• Monitor outstanding liabilities and ensure they are accurately reported.
• Financial Controls and Risk Management:
• Design, implement and continuously improve financial policies and internal controls.
• Establish appropriate approval limits, documentation standards and segregation of duties.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness and compliance with company policies.
• Identify financial-control weaknesses, revenue leakage, fraud risks and process gaps.
• Recommend and implement corrective measures for identified financial risks.
• Maintain accurate fixed-asset, vendor, receivable, payable and staff-advance records.
• Work with Risk and Internal Audit teams to resolve control issues and implement recommendations.
• Protect the financial assets, records and confidential information of both businesses.
• Promote financial discipline and accountability across the organization.
• Taxation and Statutory Compliance:
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation and remittance of PAYE, VAT, withholding tax, pensions and other statutory obligations.
• Maintain a compliance calendar covering all tax, regulatory and financial filing deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax laws and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate schedules and supporting documentation for all statutory remittances.
• Liaise with tax authorities, pension administrators, auditors and other regulatory bodies.
• Monitor changes in financial and tax regulations and advise management on their implications.
• Address outstanding compliance matters and ensure timely resolution.
• Audit and External Stakeholder Management:
• Coordinate internal and external financial audits.
• Prepare audit schedules and provide all required financial records and supporting documentation.
• Respond to audit queries and ensure the timely resolution of audit findings.
• Maintain organized records that are readily available for audit, regulatory and management review.
• Work with external auditors, tax advisers, consultants and other professional service providers.
• Support financial due diligence exercises involving investors, lenders or business partners.
• Ensure that financial information provided to external stakeholders is accurate and properly authorized.
• Operational and Commercial Support:
• Partner with Operations, Commercial, Credit, Risk and Technology teams to improve financial performance.
• Provide financial insights on transaction volumes, revenue, collections, margins and operating costs.
• Review the financial performance of individual clients, parks, products, portfolios and operating locations.
• Provide financial input into pricing, proposals, contracts and partnership negotiations.
• Assess the financial viability of business initiatives and operational decisions.
• Participate in monthly performance reviews and other relevant business meetings.
• Ensure operational decisions are supported by accurate financial data and appropriate analysis.
• Systems and Process Improvement:
• Develop standard operating procedures for key finance activities.
• Establish consistent reporting templates and reconciliation processes across both businesses.
• Identify opportunities to automate financial reporting, collections reconciliation and payment processes.
• Support the selection and implementation of appropriate accounting and financial-management systems.
• Ensure finance systems and records remain accurate, secure and scalable.
• Continuously review existing processes and recommend improvements.
• Improve the speed, quality and reliability of financial reporting.
• Team Coordination and Development:
• Supervise and review the work of junior finance employees where applicable.
• Set clear deliverables and performance expectations for Finance team members.
• Provide coaching and technical guidance to junior team members.
• Coordinate work performed by external accountants, auditors, tax consultants and other advisers.
• Build a culture of accuracy, integrity, accountability and timely delivery.
• Support the future growth and development of the Finance team.
• Educational and Professional

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA is preferred.
• Minimum of four years of relevant finance or accounting experience, preferably at a mid-to-senior level.
• Demonstrated