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Financial Analyst & Accounting Lead

Verstand Resources

Abuja · On-site Full-time Senior 2d ago

About the role

Role Overview

  • We are seeking a highly experienced, detail-oriented, and strategic Financial Analyst & Accounting Lead to take full ownership of the financial health, reporting, and structure of the business.
  • This role goes beyond basic accounting. The ideal candidate will serve as a financial strategist and operational partner, providing clear visibility into business performance, profitability, and growth opportunities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong financial systems.
  • You will work closely with leadership to drive financial clarity, accountability, and scalable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Oversight & Reporting

  • Maintain complete and accurate financial records across all business operations
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
  • Provide clear insights into revenue, expenses, profitability, and cost drivers
  • Develop and maintain financial dashboards for real-time business visibility
  • Analyze trends and provide actionable recommendations to improve performance

Financial Analysis & Business Intelligence

  • Conduct in-depth financial analysis to assess business health and growth opportunities
  • Monitor key metrics including:
    • Revenue by service/product line
    • Profit margins
    • Cost efficiency
    • Customer acquisition cost and lifetime value (if applicable)
  • Support leadership with forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning
  • Identify inefficiencies, leakages, and opportunities to optimize revenue and reduce costs

Accounting Systems & Structure (QuickBooks Expert)

  • Fully manage and optimize QuickBooks accounting system
  • Design, implement, and maintain a robust Chart of Accounts aligned with business operations
  • Ensure proper categorization of all transactions for accurate reporting
  • Establish and enforce strong financial controls and processes
  • Oversee reconciliations (bank, payments, payroll, inventory where applicable)

Audit, Compliance & External Liaison

  • Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies
  • Ensure full compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards
  • Prepare all necessary documentation for audits and financial reviews
  • Maintain audit‑ready financial records at all times

Cash Flow & Financial Management

  • Monitor and manage cash flow, liquidity, and financial stability
  • Provide insights on cash positioning and capital allocation
  • Ensure proper tracking of receivables, payables, and outstanding balances

Process Improvement & Financial Discipline

  • Establish and enforce financial policies, SOPs, and reporting structures
  • Improve efficiency of financial workflows and reporting timelines
  • Implement systems that support scalability and operational growth

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
  • Clarity and usability of financial insights for decision‑making
  • Cash flow stability and financial health tracking
  • Audit readiness and compliance standards
  • Improvement in cost efficiency and profitability

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Highly analytical: Able to translate numbers into clear business insights
  • Strategic thinker: Understands how finance drives business growth
  • Detail‑obsessed: Ensures accuracy and precision at all levels
  • Proactive: Identifies issues before they become problems
  • Structured and systems‑driven: Builds processes, not chaos
  • Trustworthy and discreet: Handles sensitive financial data with integrity
  • Confident communicator: Able to present financial insights clearly to leadership

Required Experience

  • 5–8+ years in financial analysis, accounting, or similar roles
  • Strong experience with QuickBooks (Advanced/Expert level required)
  • Proven ability to set up and optimize charts of accounts and financial systems
  • Experience working with auditors, tax consultants, and compliance processes
  • Background in healthcare, medical aesthetics, or service‑based businesses is a strong advantage

What We’re Looking For (Non‑Negotiables)

  • You must be strategic, not just transactional
  • You must bring clarity to the numbers, not confusion
  • You must take ownership of financial health, not just bookkeeping
  • You must operate with precision, accountability, and integrity

Why Join Us

  • Work with a fast‑growing luxury medical aesthetics brand
  • Be a key decision‑making partner to leadership
  • Opportunity to build and structure the financial backbone of a scaling business
  • High‑impact role with visibility across all areas of the business

Skills

QuickBooks

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