Finance and Administration Manager

Company Name: Efficentra

Job Description:

The Finance and Administration Manager will oversee the financial health and administrative efficiency of our clients. This role is pivotal to ensuring smooth financial operations, regulatory compliance, office administration, and backend support for all projects, especially during high-volume festive seasons. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, results-driven, and capable of managing finances and administration in a fast-paced, project-based environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management

• Oversee the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Monitor expenditure and prepare accurate monthly financial reports for management review.
• Ensure proper reconciliation of bank statements, invoices, and receivables/payables.
• Oversee payroll processing, ensuring statutory deductions (PAYE, Pension, etc.) are accurately made.

2. Project-Based Financial Oversight

• Track project budgets vs. actuals in collaboration with the Operations Manager.
• Ensure vendor payments, purchases, and job costing align with contractual project deliverables.
• Prepare detailed financial breakdowns for client billing and reporting.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Audits

• Ensure compliance with tax filings, pension remittances, and all statutory obligations.
• Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and external regulators as needed.
• Maintain internal control systems and policies for transparency and accountability.

4. Office & Administrative Management

• Oversee administrative operations including facilities, utilities, and office supplies.
• Supervise the Admin Officer in maintaining effective inventory and asset documentation.
• Ensure proper filing, record keeping, and documentation for all financial and admin operations.

5. Procurement & Vendor Management

• Oversee procurement activities in collaboration with operations and logistics teams.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate favorable terms in line with budget goals.

6. People & Policy Support

• Support the implementation of HR and administrative policies, especially related to staff documentation, leave, and performance management.
• Maintain employee documentation in collaboration with HR consultants and Admin Officer.

Key Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• BSc or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ progressive experience in finance and administration.
• Proven experience in handling finances within a project/event-driven company.
• Oil and Gas or FMCG industry experience is a strong advantage.

Professional Certification:

• ICAN, ACCA, or similar financial qualification (in progress or completed) is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficient in accounting software (Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• High attention to detail with an ability to manage multiple priorities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₦350,000.00 – ₦500,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Can you start immediately?

Experience: Finance : 6 years (Required)

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos

Job Posted: 10th June 2025