Job Purpose

• The Finance and Accounts Supervisor is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing daily accounting operations, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and statutory regulations.
• The role will support management in budgeting, reporting, and decision-making through timely financial analysis and effective supervision of the finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily financial transactions, including accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger entries.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in line with organizational standards.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of bank statements, payroll accounts, and other balance sheet items.
• Monitor and maintain financial data integrity within the accounting system.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Track budget performance and highlight variances with recommendations for corrective action.
• Ensure spending aligns with approved budgets and financial policies.
• Oversee processing and compliant of statutory remittances (PAYE, pension, NHF, and other statutory remittance) for outsourced and in-house staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Implement and monitor internal control procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Support external and internal audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, IFRS standards, and relevant financial regulations.
• Upload and process payment requisitions for EWS and it’s subsidiaries.
• Monitor cash flow to ensure availability of funds for operational needs.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and maintain optimal working capital levels.
• Manage petty cash and ensure prompt posting and retirement of expense vouchers.
• Supervise and coach junior finance team members for improved performance.
• Delegate tasks effectively and monitor progress against set deliverables.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Any other tasks as may be assigned by a superior officer.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timeliness and accuracy of financial reports.
• Compliance with statutory remittances and audit standards.
• Minimal error rate in statutory and financial reconciliations.
• Budget performance within approved thresholds.
• Team efficiency and adherence to internal controls.

Job Requirements
Education & Qualifications:

• B.Sc in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA, or in view) is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role, preferably within an outsourcing or service-based organization.

Technical & Soft Skills:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS, and Nigerian tax laws.
• Proficiency in accounting software and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and reporting skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication.
• Integrity, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information.

Work Relationships

• Internal: HR, Operations, Business Units, and Senior Management.
• External: Auditors, Tax Authorities, Banks, and Statutory Agencies.