Finance and Accounts Lead

Job Description

• The Finance & Accounts Lead will take ownership of the financial operations across our multiple business entities.
• This is a role that demands strong cashflow control, rigorous financial discipline, accurate and timely reporting, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights for leadership.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Accounting:

• Manage day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for all business units.
• Process invoices, payments, and expense claims in line with company policies.

Cashflow & Treasury Management:

• Track, monitor, and forecast cashflow across multiple entities to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations.
• Prepare regular cashflow statements and flag potential shortfalls proactively.
• Recommend and implement strategies to optimise working capital.

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports income statement, balance sheet, cashflow statement with variance analysis.
• Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts in collaboration with business heads.
• Provide leadership with clear, simplified commentaries on financial performance and trends.

Cost Control & Expense Management:

• Oversee expense management systems, ensuring all expenditures are properly authorised, documented, and within budget.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and enforce cost discipline across the group.
• Review and refine internal controls to prevent waste, fraud, and errors.

Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Coordinate all external audit engagements, ensuring timely and clean audit outcomes.
• Liaise with tax consultants and regulatory bodies to ensure full compliance with FIRS, state, and local tax requirements VAT, WHT, CIT, PAYE, etc..
• Prepare and file all statutory returns accurately and on time.
• Stay updated on changes in financial regulations and accounting standards IFRS.

Stakeholder & Advisor Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, bankers, and other financial partners.
• Support leadership with financial insights for strategic decision-making, pricing, and business planning.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate should possess:

• Five 5 – ten 10+ years of experience in insurance brokerage, insurance sales, or business development.
• Strong professional network within insurance companies, underwriting firms, and corporate organisations.
• Proven track record of premium generation and revenue growth.
• Excellent understanding of insurance products, risk management, and brokerage operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead business development initiatives successfully.

Skills & Requirements:

• Strong sales, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Deep knowledge of insurance products and market operations.
• Commercial and revenue-focused mindset.
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead high-performing teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools is an added advantage.