Finance Officer

About the Role

Fort Knox Group is one of the most diversified security and financial outfits in West Africa, with fixed-base operations in Nigeria servicing security contracts throughout the sub-region from our headquarters in Abuja. With a hard-earned reputation for excellence built over decades of experience in corporate security, intelligence, and finance, we are currently seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Finance Officer to join our dynamic team.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ledgers, and accounts in compliance with industry standards.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly financial reports, cash flow statements, and financial summaries.
• Monitor income, expenditure, cash flow, and overall budget performance to ensure optimal resource utilization.
• Process invoices, payments, receipts, and employee expense claims accurately and efficiently.
• Reconcile bank statements, general ledger accounts, and other financial documents regularly.
• Assist management with budget preparation, financial forecasting, and cost-control initiatives.
• Ensure the timely payment of statutory deductions and other regulatory financial obligations.
• Support payroll processing and the preparation of relevant financial schedules.
• Ensure strict compliance with applicable Nigerian tax regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies.
• Maintain proper documentation of all financial transactions to facilitate seamless internal and external audits.
• Identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and recommend effective corrective actions.
• Liaise professionally with banks, auditors, vendors, and other key stakeholders.

• Bachelor Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Professional accounting qualifications such as ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and modern accounting software applications.
• Solid working knowledge of financial reporting, bank reconciliation, budgeting, and Nigerian tax compliance.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, accountability, and organizational time-management ability.

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement within a reputable group.
• Health insurance and other corporate welfare benefits.
• A collaborative, stable, and professional work environment in the heart of Abuja.

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