Finance Manager Job at HEA Group

HEA Group is a multifaceted service group operating across the energy, engineering, and environmental sectors in Nigeria. Our organization delivers comprehensive solutions that span technical project execution, workforce development, and sustainability consulting. With a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, we support clients in achieving operational excellence and long-term impact.

Our energy services arm offers specialized support in upstream and downstream operations, including project management, procurement, technical manpower supply, and maintenance services. We collaborate closely with industry stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of complex energy projects, leveraging deep sector expertise and a responsive delivery model.

In the built and industrial environments, we provide expert manpower solutions and engineering support tailored to meet the unique needs of infrastructure, oil and gas, and industrial clients. From staffing critical project roles to managing field operations, our teams are equipped to deliver value at every stage of the project lifecycle.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Finance Manager

Job Location: Marina, Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Finance Manager will be responsible for all day-to-day and strategic finance activities.
• The role oversees two accountants, ensures accurate and efficient financial reporting, manages treasury operations, coordinates tax and audit activities, and provides robust financial support for projects.
• The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader, an effective problem-solver, and a clear communicator.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Reporting:

• Oversee all financial operations, including supervision, mentoring, and development of the accounting team, ensuring accurate and timely execution of financial postings, reconciliations, and payment processing.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all financial data is accurate, complete, and reconciled.
• Prepare and present accurate, and timely financial reports (e.g., P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, etc.) to management, incorporating relevant metrics and analysis for informed business decisions.
• Analyze financial data and trends, collaborating with department heads to manage operating costs and identify opportunities for efficiency improvement.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring effective cash flow management.

Financial Advice, Planning & Analysis:

• Provide financial advice to management, supporting growth, profitability, and decision-making.
• Develop and utilize financial models to support business planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and forecasting, offering both micro- and macroeconomic insights as needed.
• Deliver up-to-date financial status reports and detailed cost-benefit analysis for projects and tenders, including gross margin analysis and variance explanations.
• Support the BD team in contract negotiations and issue resolution from a financial perspective.

Treasury, Tax & Audit Management:

• Implement and manage effective treasury strategies, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and bank relationship optimization.
• Report on funding needs and treasury activities to management and identify opportunities to maximize returns on invested funds and manage financial risks.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax consultants, ensuring timely preparation, submission, and resolution of all required documentation, and compliance with internal policies & regulations.
• Ensure timely remittance of all applicable taxes, and correct application of tax rates in all transactions.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement:

• Develop, implement, and regularly review internal financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
• Identify inefficiencies in accounting and financial processes, and implement improvements to enhance accuracy, productivity, and reporting timelines.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements, proactively identifying and mitigating financial risks.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, mentor, and provide ongoing training and development to the accounting team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance, and continuous improvement culture.
• Conduct training and provide clarity on finance-related issues to both finance and non-finance staff, raising awareness of financial management best practices and compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 6–8 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory role.
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification highly preferred.
• Proven experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrable experience in treasury management principles, including cash flow optimization and basic investment/risk management.
• Strong understanding of tax regulations and audit processes, with experience coordinating with external consultants and auditors.
• Proficiency in project financial analysis, cost accounting, and gross margin analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and thorough attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: HEA.Careers@outlook.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.