Senior Officer, Finance & Accounting
Procept Associates Professional Services
- Lagos, Lagos State
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee daily accounting functions, including payables, receivables, payroll, and general ledger.
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and internal reporting standards.
- Ensure timely compliance with statutory regulations, tax requirements, and corporate governance obligations in Nigeria and other African markets.
- Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accuracy of financial data.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
- Lead the preparation of the annual budget in collaboration with departmental heads.
- Develop rolling forecasts to support agile and forward-looking business planning.
- Track budget performance, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions.
- Build financial models and conduct scenario planning to inform strategic decision-making
- Financial Analysis & Business Insight
- Perform profitability and cost-benefit analyses across products and services in different African markets.
- Monitor financial trends, KPIs, and market conditions to highlight risks, opportunities, and improvement areas.
- Deliver data-driven insights that translate into actionable strategies for business growth.
- Assess the financial viability of new investments, partnerships, and expansion initiatives
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure financial practices align with IFRS and applicable accounting standards.
- Oversee tax compliance, statutory filings, and regulatory reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
- Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Maintain up-to-date financial policies and procedures to strengthen governance.
- Controls, Efficiency & Process Improvement
- Implement and enhance internal controls to protect resources and ensure financial discipline.
- Drive process optimization to improve accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of finance operations.
- Support automation and digital transformation initiatives that enhance reporting, compliance, and overall performance across African regions.
- Collaboration, Advisory & Capacity Building
- Partner with business units to provide financial input on pricing, project feasibility, and operational strategies.
- Equip cross-functional teams with financial insights that strengthen decision-making.
- Provide training and coaching to non-finance managers to improve budget ownership, financial awareness, and accountability.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Must be a Chartered Accountant with professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, or CPA.
- Minimum of 5–6 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with exposure to multi-country operations, preferably across different African regions.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial regulations, and tax laws applicable to Nigeria and African markets.
- Proven expertise in financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and insight generation.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or ERP systems).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.