About the Role
Kaplo Africa, Africa's leading Human Resource and Business Support Solutions provider, is recruiting a Finance & Operations Officer for a dynamic financial services client. This role requires a finance professional with specialized experience in regulated financial environments, combining hands-on accounting expertise with audit competency and a deep understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and operational processes.
Key Responsibilities- Manage day-to-day financial and operational activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Prepare comprehensive financial reports, management accounts, and financial schedules
- Execute bank and account reconciliations with meticulous attention to detail
- Monitor cash flows, payments, receivables, and payables effectively
- Maintain accurate accounting records and comprehensive supporting documentation
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning initiatives
- Review all financial transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance
- Develop, implement, and maintain robust financial and operational controls
- Conduct periodic internal reviews and identify control weaknesses for remediation
- Support internal and external audit processes and manage audit finding resolutions
- Monitor operational processes and recommend efficiency improvements
- Ensure compliance with all applicable financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with management to enhance operational efficiency across departments
- Identify and escalate financial, operational, and control risks appropriately
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline
- ICAN (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria) qualification (mandatory)
- Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience in financial services
- Proven experience in internal audit, external audit, or financial controls within regulated financial institutions
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes
- Comprehensive understanding of internal controls, risk management, and audit frameworks
- Advanced Excel and financial analysis proficiency
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities independently
- Full-time onsite availability in Lekki, Monday–Friday
Preferred Experience: Candidates from commercial banks, merchant banks, microfinance institutions, asset management, investment companies, or other regulated financial entities are particularly encouraged to apply.