FINANCE OFFICER AT LA ROCHE EQUIPMENT NIGERIA LIMITED | FINANCE OFFICER JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

La Roche Equipment Nigeria Limited is a building materials and equipment company that provides innovative solutions to many leading contracting companies in the region.

Job Description:

We are seeking a disciplined and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our team in Amuwo-Odofin. This role is the engine of our financial department, responsible for ensuring the absolute accuracy of our books, the timeliness of our payments, and the integrity of our financial reporting.

You will manage the full cycle of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), act as a bridge between our vendors and customers, and ensure we are always audit-ready. If you have 3+ years of experience, a mastery of Microsoft Excel, and the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply.

Requirements:

1. Financial Ledger & Transaction Management

• Bookkeeping Integrity: Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all entries align with standard accounting principles.

• AP/AR Ownership: Process invoices, manage payments, and track receivables to ensure healthy cash flow and professional vendor relations.

• Close Process Support: Play a vital role in the monthly and quarterly financial close cycles, ensuring all spreadsheets and summaries are accurate and timely.

2. Reconciliation & Financial Reporting

• Transaction Monitoring: Perform rigorous bank reconciliations and monitor daily financial transactions to identify and resolve discrepancies immediately.

• Expense Governance: Manage the end-to-end expense reimbursement process, ensuring all documentation is valid and compliant with company policy.

• Reporting Excellence: Prepare clear financial reports and data-driven summaries to provide management with visibility into fiscal performance.

3. Compliance & Stakeholder Relations

• Audit & Tax Readiness: Help maintain and organize a highly structured physical and digital filing system for external audits and tax filings.

• Stakeholder Diplomacy: Coordinate with vendors and customers to resolve complex billing inquiries and payment disputes professionally.

• Administrative Support: Provide high-level administrative assistance to the finance team to ensure operational efficiency.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of proven experience in a dedicated finance or accounting role.

• Technical Stack: Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and modern accounting software.

• Work Schedule: Must be willing to work a few hours on Saturdays as part of the operational requirement.

Core Competencies

• Precision: A high level of accuracy and an uncompromising eye for detail.

• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to handle inquiries from external stakeholders and internal teams.

• Independence: Ability to manage the desk with minimal supervision while contributing to team goals.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV to: careerslrn@yahoo.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.