Finance & Administration Manager at Recruitmentbod Services

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance & Administration Manager

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Real Estate Development & Property Management

About the Role

• We are seeking a highly analytical, strategic, and disciplined Finance & Administration Manager to oversee the financial integrity, operational governance, and daily administrative functions of our real estate enterprise in Victoria Island, Lagos.
• In this dual-capacity leadership role, you will manage financial reporting, project accounting, cash flow, budget execution, and tax compliance, while leading corporate administration, vendor relationships, and office logistics.
• You will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, ensuring sound financial controls and operational efficiency across real estate developments, commercial leasing, and asset management portfolios.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Strategy:

• Financial Planning & Budgeting: Lead the annual budgeting process, forecast revenue/expenses, and conduct monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis across development projects and operational units.
• Project & Real Estate Accounting: Oversee project cost accounting, monitor project expenditure against capital budgets, track construction/vendor payables, and manage property sales/lease revenue recognition.
• Cash Flow Management: Manage corporate treasury and liquidity, optimizing working capital to support active development timelines and operational commitments.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in compliance with IFRS and local regulatory standards.
• Audit & Risk Controls: Coordinate internal and external audit processes, establish robust financial internal controls, and mitigate operational risk.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance:

• Tax Administration: Ensure strict compliance with federal and state tax laws, overseeing timely filings for VAT, WHT, PAYE, Companies Income Tax (CIT), and Education Tax with FIRS and LIRS.
• Regulatory Governance: Ensure corporate compliance with SCUML (EFCC), CAC filings, real estate sector regulatory requirements (REDAN/LASRERA guidelines where applicable), and local government levies.

Corporate Administration & Operations:

• Office & Asset Management: Oversee daily administrative operations for the Victoria Island corporate office, managing facility maintenance, utilities, supplies, and asset security.
• Vendor & Procurement Oversight: Direct procurement processes for office supplies, corporate services, and administrative contractors; negotiate commercial terms to optimize costs.
• Contract Administration: Maintain proper archiving and tracking of corporate leases, legal agreements, insurance policies, vendor contracts, and land/property documentation.
• Supervision & Team Leadership: Lead and mentor finance and admin support personnel, fostering a high-performance, accountable work culture.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Variance containment between project budgets and actual expenditures.
• 100% statutory tax and regulatory compliance (zero penalties/fines).
• Treasury management efficiency and accurate cash flow forecasting.
• Operational uptime and seamless administrative support for executive and sales teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• Professional Qualification: ACA or ACCA certification is required.
• Experience: Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, and office administration, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial role within the real estate, construction, or property management sector in Nigeria.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in MS Excel and proficiency with ERP/accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Zoho Books, Sage, or ERPNext).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of Nigerian tax laws (FIRS/LIRS), SCUML regulations, and financial reporting standards (IFRS).

Core Competencies:

• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen tailored to Lagos real estate dynamics.
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professional ethics.
• Proven leadership capability to manage cross-functional finance and administrative workflows.