Job Title: Finance Executive

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Cycle: Monday – Friday

Job Summary

• To support the Finance function in managing day-to-day financial operations, maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely billing, collections, payments, reconciliations, and statutory compliance, while providing reliable financial information to support business operations and decision-making.
• The Finance Executive plays a key role in safeguarding the financial integrity of the organization by ensuring that client billing, vendor payments, site-rental obligations, financial reporting, and statutory remittances are processed accurately and within agreed timelines. The role supports cash-flow management, financial controls, audit readiness, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Working closely with the Head of Finance, Commercial, Operations, and Treasury functions, the position contributes directly to healthy cash flow, financial discipline, and effective business performance.

Key Responsibilities
Billing & Accounts Receivable Management:

• Prepare and issue accurate client invoices for billboard, LED, wall-drape, transit, and other advertising campaigns.
• Ensure invoices are raised promptly following campaign confirmation and approval.
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Support collection activities to achieve debtor-management targets.
• Maintain accurate billing records and client account statements.
• Escalate long-outstanding debts to the Head of Finance in line with credit-control procedures.

Vendor, Site Rental & Accounts Payable Management:

• Process site-rental payments to landlords, site owners, and property managers.
• Prepare and process vendor payments in accordance with approved schedules and company controls.
• Verify invoices and supporting documents before payment processing.
• Maintain vendor records and payment schedules.
• Monitor outstanding obligations and ensure timely settlement of approved liabilities.

Financial Records & Reconciliation:

• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Reconcile client accounts, vendor accounts, and general-ledger balances.
• Monitor petty-cash transactions and maintain proper documentation.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation variances in a timely manner.

Statutory Compliance & Tax Administration:

• Prepare schedules and documentation for tax remittances, including VAT, WHT, PAYE, and other statutory obligations.
• Support timely submission of regulatory filings and compliance requirements.
• Maintain records relating to tax payments and statutory remittances.
• Monitor compliance deadlines and support the Head of Finance in meeting regulatory obligations.
• Assist in compliance relating to LASAA, ARCON/APCON, and other industry-specific levies where applicable.

Financial Reporting & Budget Support:

• Prepare financial schedules, analyses, and reports as required.
• Support monthly management-account preparation and reporting processes.
• Assist with budget tracking, expenditure monitoring, and variance analysis.
• Provide financial data and supporting schedules for management reporting.
• Maintain financial records required for audits and reviews.

Audit & Internal Control Support:

• Assist in preparing documentation required for internal and external audits.
• Ensure financial transactions comply with company policies and financial procedures.
• Support implementation of internal-control measures and financial-governance requirements.
• Flag unusual transactions, discrepancies, control weaknesses, or process gaps to management.

Administrative & Finance Operations Support:

• Maintain organized financial records and filing systems.
• Support finance-related correspondence and documentation.
• Provide financial information and reports to internal stakeholders as required.
• Participate in process-improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support special financial projects assigned by the Head of Finance.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Process — How the Work is Done:

• Client invoices raised within twenty-four (24) hours of campaign confirmation.
• Monthly reconciliations completed by the fifth (5th) working day of each month.
• Statutory filings and remittances completed within regulatory deadlines.
• Vendor and site-rental payments processed according to approved schedules.
• Financial records maintained accurately with minimal correction requirements.

Output — What is Produced:

• Accurate client invoices and account statements.
• Monthly reconciliation reports and supporting schedules.
• Timely financial reports and management-information schedules.
• Complete records for tax filings, statutory remittances, and audit requirements.
• Updated ledgers for all client, vendor, and financial transactions.

Outcome — Business Impact:

• Debtor days maintained within agreed targets (under 30 days).
• Timely payment of landlords, site owners, and vendors supporting uninterrupted operations.
• Zero regulatory penalties arising from late filing or remittance.
• Positive audit outcomes with minimal adjustment requirements.
• Improved cash-flow visibility and financial discipline.
• Reliable financial information available for business decision-making.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Banking & Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, or related financial roles.
• Experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• ICAN, ACCA, ACA, ATS, or equivalent professional accounting qualification (part-qualified or in view) is an advantage.
• Experience within media, advertising, professional services, or a similar commercial environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Nigerian tax regulations, statutory remittances, and financial compliance requirements.
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, ERP platforms, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling financial information.
• Strong organizational and record-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight reporting deadlines.