Finance & Compliance Manager

Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting:

• Own end-to-end financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles in coordination with the management and department heads
• Monitor gross margins per vehicle/transaction and flag cost leaks (auction overpay, shipping inefficiencies, port/clearing charges, demurrage) to protect profitability
• Maintain accurate books across multi-currency transactions (USD/Naira) and manage FX exposure

Tax, Statutory & Regulatory Compliance:

• Manage all tax filings, including VAT filing and compliance, and ensure timely remittance
• Handle statutory filings and government compliance remittances (PAYE, pension, NSITF, ITF, and other applicable levies)
• Ensure ongoing compliance with sector-specific regulators relevant to auction, brokerage, and import/logistics operations
• Maintain SCUML/AML registration and compliance documentation in preparation for future government contracting eligibility

Treasury, Risk & Internal Controls:

• Oversee treasury operations, including management of multi-currency payment gateways
• Conduct regular risk assessments and internal audits across financial processes
• Design, implement, and enforce financial policies and internal controls company-wide
• Monitor and mitigate currency fluctuation risk on pricing and margins

Payroll & Expense Management:

• Manage full employee payroll processing and statutory payroll deductions
• Oversee company expense management, invoicing accuracy, and reconciliation
• Supervise the Accounts Assistant on invoicing, reconciliation, and record-keeping

Governance & Strategic Support:

• Support the transition toward audited, public-company-quality financial reporting standards
• Provide financial input into franchise partnership agreements and revenue-share structures as the company expands
• Report monthly to the management, and participate in sales commission calculation reviews

Requirements:

• A minimum of a degree in a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience.