Finance Officer Job in Nigeria

 First Excelsia Professional Services Limited - Our client, a leading Mortgage Bank, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Lagos



Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • Our client, a leading Mortgage Bank in Nigeria, Financial Control Department is seeking a dynamic Finance Officer to join our team and drive the Bank's business forward.
  • The role holder will beresponsible for financial tasks such as preparing statutory returns, handling tax filings, reconciling bank statements, maintaining records, and processing financial obligations.

Job Responsibilities

  • Prepare and submit monthly and yearly statutory returns to regulatory bodies.
  • Handle withholding tax filings for various transactions.
  • Manage tax reporting to local and federal authorities.
  • Liaise with tax consultants and government agencies.
  • Reconcile bank statements and maintain financial records.
  • Monitor trial balances and prepare reports.
  • Confirm customer deposits and generate reports.
  • Maintain fixed asset register and reconcile dividend schedules.
  • Process staff tax clearance certificates and other financial obligations.
  • Perform other remedial tasks as needed.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a First Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years as a Finance Officer, or a similar role.
  • Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting practices, and regulations.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office Packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience using management information software to keep records.

Application Closing Date
10th June, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: talentsearch@firstexcelsia.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.