• Application Deadline:
• Position: Finance and Accounts Lead



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 - 10 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Description

• The Finance & Accounts Lead will take ownership of the financial operations across our multiple business entities.


• This is a role that demands strong cashflow control, rigorous financial discipline, accurate and timely reporting, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights for leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Accounting:

• Manage day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for all business units.


• Process invoices, payments, and expense claims in line with company policies.

Cashflow & Treasury Management:

• Track, monitor, and forecast cashflow across multiple entities to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations.


• Prepare regular cashflow statements and flag potential shortfalls proactively.


• Recommend and implement strategies to optimise working capital.

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports (income statement, balance sheet, cashflow statement) with variance analysis.


• Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts in collaboration with business heads.


• Provide leadership with clear, simplified commentaries on financial performance and trends.

Cost Control & Expense Management:

• Oversee expense management systems, ensuring all expenditures are properly authorised, documented, and within budget.


• Identify cost-saving opportunities and enforce cost discipline across the group.


• Review and refine internal controls to prevent waste, fraud, and errors.

Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Coordinate all external audit engagements, ensuring timely and clean audit outcomes.


• Liaise with tax consultants and regulatory bodies to ensure full compliance with FIRS, state, and local tax requirements (VAT, WHT, CIT, PAYE, etc.).


• Prepare and file all statutory returns accurately and on time.


• Stay updated on changes in financial regulations and accounting standards (IFRS).

Stakeholder & Advisor Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, bankers, and other financial partners.


• Support leadership with financial insights for strategic decision-making, pricing, and business planning.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Five (5) – ten (10+) years of experience in insurance brokerage, insurance sales, or business development.


• Strong professional network within insurance companies, underwriting firms, and corporate organisations.


• Proven track record of premium generation and revenue growth.


• Excellent understanding of insurance products, risk management, and brokerage operations.


• Demonstrated ability to lead business development initiatives successfully.

Skills & Requirements:

• Strong sales, negotiation, and closing skills.


• Deep knowledge of insurance products and market operations.


• Commercial and revenue-focused mindset.


• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Strong communication and presentation abilities.


• Strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work independently and lead high-performing teams.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools is an added advantage.