Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to oversee the company’s financial operations, reporting, controls, budgeting, cash flow, and financial planning. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in transportation, logistics, fleet management, TSL, or a related operationally intensive industry.

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage the company’s day-to-day finance and accounting operations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and management accounts.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections, and financial plans.
• Monitor revenue, operating expenses, profitability, and cost drivers across transport/logistics operations.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support management decision-making.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, payroll-related finance processes, and general ledger activities.
• Monitor customer collections, credit exposure, and outstanding receivables.
• Manage cash flow and ensure adequate liquidity for operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Monitor fleet-related expenses including fuel, maintenance, repairs, insurance, tolls, drivers’ expenses, and other operating costs.
• Analyse route, vehicle, project, and customer profitability.
• Work closely with Operations, Procurement, HR, and Commercial teams to improve cost efficiency. ● Ensure accurate recording and reporting of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses.
• Coordinate statutory filings, tax compliance, audits, and regulatory financial requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, banks, and other financial institutions.
• Identify financial risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Lead and develop the finance/accounting team.
• Implement and improve accounting systems, processes, controls, and reporting dashboards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, company policies, and Nigerian regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years’ relevant professional experience, preferably within transport, logistics, TSL, fleet management, supply chain, or a similarly operational business.
• Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, cash-flow management, taxation, and financial controls.
• Demonstrable experience managing finance operations in a fast-paced business environment.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP systems.
• Experience analysing operational costs and profitability.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commercial awareness
• Ability to work independently and engage effectively with senior management.