Kaplo Africa is recruiting on behalf of a client in Lekki for a finance and operations professional who can support both financial management and the day-to-day operational activities of the business.
Job Summary
The client is seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented, and commercially aware Finance & Operations Officer to join its team in Lekki, Lagos.
This is a broad finance and operations role rather than a purely accounting position. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial transactions, reconciliations, reporting, audit support, compliance, internal controls, expense monitoring, and operational coordination.
The ideal candidate should be capable of taking ownership of assigned responsibilities, working with minimal supervision, and supporting management with accurate financial and business information.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily financial transactions, bookkeeping, and accounting records.
- Prepare periodic financial reports, schedules, and management accounts.
- Perform bank, cash, receivables, and payables reconciliations.
- Monitor cash flow and support effective cash management.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and expense monitoring.
- Maintain accurate financial records and proper transaction documentation.
- Support internal and external audit processes by preparing required schedules and documentation.
- Review financial processes and identify control weaknesses, discrepancies, and potential risks.
- Implement and monitor internal financial controls and operational procedures.
- Support statutory and regulatory compliance activities.
- Monitor operational expenses and ensure adherence to approved budgets.
- Coordinate administrative and operational processes to support smooth day-to-day business activities.
- Liaise with banks, vendors, auditors, and other relevant stakeholders when required.
- Investigate financial discrepancies and ensure their timely resolution.
- Provide management with financial analysis and business performance reports.
- Maintain proper filing and documentation of financial and operational records.
- Perform other finance and operations duties assigned by management.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
- ICAN qualification or currently in view is mandatory.
- 3–6 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, audit, or financial operations.
- Practical audit experience is mandatory.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and reconciliations.
- Experience preparing financial reports and supporting audit assignments.
- Good understanding of internal controls, compliance, and financial risk management.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Excellent attention to detail and numerical ability.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be willing to work fully onsite in Lekki from Monday to Friday.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should combine strong accounting knowledge with practical audit and operational experience. Candidates seeking Finance Jobs in Lekki should be comfortable working with financial records, reconciliations, reporting, controls, and compliance.
Experience relevant to Accounting Jobs in Lagos, Audit Jobs in Lagos, or Financial Operations Jobs in Lagos will be particularly relevant to this position.
The successful candidate should also demonstrate sound numerical ability, attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary: ₦500,000 monthly
- Work Arrangement: Fully onsite
- Work Days: Monday to Friday
- Other Benefits: Not Specified
Application Closing Date
30th September, 2026
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to kaploafrica@gmail.com using “Finance & Operations Officer – Lekki” as the subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
