Finance Officer

Job Summary

Edgegate Homes is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Officer to oversee the company's financial operations, ensure timely collection of client payments, maintain accurate financial records, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and provide management with reliable financial information to support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Credit Control

• Manage customer payment schedules, collections, reconciliations, and debtor ageing reports.
• Follow up on outstanding payments and issue reminders or demand notices.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to monitor client payment status.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, and dashboards.
• Identify and report financial risks and opportunities.

Bookkeeping & Accounting

• Maintain the General Ledger and record financial transactions.
• Perform bank reconciliations and manage the fixed asset register.
• Process journal entries and ensure accurate financial records.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare statutory tax schedules (VAT, PAYE, and Withholding Tax).
• Support tax filings and ensure timely statutory compliance.

Budgeting & Financial Control

• Support budgeting activities and monitor expenditure against approved budgets.
• Recommend cost-saving initiatives and identify budget variances.

Cash Flow Management

• Monitor daily cash flow and prepare weekly cash flow forecasts.
• Recommend payment priorities based on financial obligations.

Client Payment Administration

• Administer approved payment plans and monitor instalment compliance.
• Generate statements of account, issue receipts, and calculate outstanding balances.

Supplier & Payroll Administration

• Verify supplier invoices and process approved payments.
• Prepare payroll, calculate statutory deductions, and maintain payroll records.

Internal Controls & Audit

• Ensure compliance with financial policies and internal controls.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal and external audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, taxation, and bookkeeping.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Pay: ₦200,000.00 - ₦250,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person