Finance Operations Lead

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• The Finance Operations Lead is responsible for coordinating and overseeing daily finance operations activities within the accounting department.
• The role also provides operational leadership to junior finance operations staff, ensuring efficient execution of finance processes and maintaining high standards of financial accuracy and compliance.
• The role ensures that financial transactions are processed accurately, reconciliations are completed on time, and financial documentation is maintained in line with established financial procedures and internal controls.

KeyResponsibilities
Finance Operations Oversight:

• Ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and within approved timelines.
• Coordinate and supervise day-to-day finance operations activities within the unit.
• Monitor finance operations workflows to ensure efficiency and consistency.

Transaction Review & Financial Controls:

• Maintain compliance with financial policies and internal control procedures.
• Review financial transactions processed by finance operations staff for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure all transactions are supported by proper documentation and approvals.

Bank & Account Reconciliation Oversight:

• Review reconciliation reports prepared by team members.
• Oversee preparation of bank reconciliations and account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve complex discrepancies in financial records.

Financial Documentation & Record Management:

• Maintain organized records for finance operations activities to support internal audits and financial reviews.
• Ensure all financial documentation is properly maintained and stored.

Operational Reporting:

• Prepare operational finance reports and summaries for management review.
• Track finance operations activities and report on operational performance metrics.

Team Supervision & Support:

• Support training and development of junior finance operations staff.
• Provide guidance and supervision to finance operations trainees, officers, and senior officers.
• Ensure team members adhere to established finance operations procedures.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to improve finance operations processes and workflows.
• Support the implementation of automation, improved documentation processes, and operational efficiency initiatives.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Time management. Willingness to learn and ability to meet deadlines
• Experience performing and reviewing bank and account reconciliations
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree or ongoing Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in financial transaction management, reconciliations, and operational finance supervision
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding or proficiency in Google Workspace & Microsoft Office Tools.
• Professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality with the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or administrative support roles.
• Strong knowledge of finance operations and accounting procedures
• Strong communication, positive attitude, collaborative mindset, and open to feedback.
• Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented.

Benefits

• Access to lifestyle management & therapy sessions monthly
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Health Insurance
• Great company culture & access to a strong network of industry professionals.
• Opportunity to work with a leading consulting firm and contribute to its growth.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment with the opportunity to work with a highly collaborative team.
• Salary: N400,000 - N600,000 monthly.
• Flexible work style