FINANCE MANAGER AT SHENGWAY GLOBAL MERCHANT LIMITED (MINISO NIGERIA) | FINANCE MANAGER JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Shengway Global Merchant Ltd. is a retail trading company, operating with the brand name “MINISO”. MINISO is a fast-growing international retail chain brand with over 6000 stores across Europe, Asia, Africa, America and Oceania and has established strategic partnerships with over 100 countries. MINISO focuses on fashionable and relaxed high-quality lifestyle products including electronics, personal care and beauty, home essentials, sports, gifts, toys, stationery, seasonal products, amongst many others, which covers every aspect of life. In addition to the quality and creativity, MINISO values the shopping experience of its customers and dedicates itself to being a fashionable, close-to-life brand that provides customers with exceptional shopping experiences.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-caliber Finance Manager to lead our financial operations and act as a strategic partner to senior management. In the fast-moving retail sector, financial accuracy and data-driven decision-making are paramount. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire financial ecosystem—from transaction processing and tax compliance to investor relations and risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate is a certified professional who is comfortable navigating large datasets, managing multidisciplinary teams, and designing organizational structures that drive efficiency. If you have 5+ years of experience in retail finance and a "calm-under-pressure" leadership style, we invite you to help us scale our financial operations.

Requirements:

1. Financial Operations & Transaction Governance

• Departmental Leadership: Oversee the Accounting, Investor Relations, Tax, and Treasury departments, ensuring the organizational structure is optimized to meet CFO-level goals.

• Transaction Integrity: Supervise high-volume Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) systems, ensuring all charge-backs are treated promptly and accurately.

• Process Excellence: Maintain a documented system of accounting policies while implementing global best practices for retail transaction processing.

2. Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance

• Internal Controls: Design and monitor internal control systems to protect company assets and ensure data security.

• Audit & Legal: Maintain flawless records for external auditors and government agencies, ensuring 100% compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Risk Mitigation: Understand the company’s risk profile and implement strategies to mitigate financial exposure.

3. Tax Management & Reporting

• Tax Stewardship: Lead the monthly filing and payment processing for WHT, VAT, and PAYE. Represent the company alongside tax consultants during statutory audits.

• Financial Intelligence: Oversee the issuance of financial results and prepare monthly Management Reports that provide actionable insights to the board.

• Payroll Governance: Support the Finance Director with payroll review, approval, and payment initiation.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Finance Manager, with mandatory experience in the Retail Industry.

• Certification: Relevant professional accounting qualification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, or CPA) is required.

• Technical Stack: Advanced proficiency in Xero Accounting Software, Microsoft Excel (modeling and data analysis), and database administration.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Business Partnering: Ability to translate large amounts of data into strategic recommendations for senior management.

• Leadership & Mentorship: A track record of reviewing work by junior members and identifying training opportunities to elevate team performance.

• Analytical Grit: Deep understanding of accounting activities with an "outlier-focused" eye for detail.

• Adaptability: A proactive approach to internal and external changes regarding financial regulations and data security.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 20th February, 2026

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr_ng@miniso.com.ng using the job title as the subject of the email