Finance & Admin Manager Lagos

Earl Consulting Lagos - Our client, a leading real estate firm, is recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Finance & Admin Manager

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time Description

Earl Consulting is seeking an experienced, high-performing, and result-driven Finance & Admin Manager on behalf of a leading real estate firm in Lagos. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the company’s financial health, streamlining administrative workflows, and ensuring rigorous operational compliance across all real estate projects. This role requires a multi-talented professional with at least 6 years of hands-on experience managing corporate finances, property accounting, and day-to-day business operations in a fast-paced environment.

Financial Oversight: Manage the full cycle of financial operations, including bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, and bank reconciliations. Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepare annual budgets, financial projections, and cash flow forecasts to support executive decision-making. Tax & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with Nigerian tax laws (PAYE, CIT, WHT) and statutory filings. Performance Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheets, and profit/loss statements, presenting financial performance analysis to executive leadership.

Office Operations: Oversee daily office management, facility maintenance, procurement processes, and vendor relations to ensure a productive work environment. System Administration: Manage and optimize internal administrative systems, including payroll processing, employee records, and inventory logs. Policy Enforcement: Develop and implement administrative policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance organizational efficiency.

Transaction Support: Coordinate with the legal and project teams to track financial inflows from property sales, manage deposit schedules, and reconcile client accounts. Asset Management: Maintain accurate records of fixed assets, property holdings, and title documentation for all real estate developments.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Experience: Minimum of 6 years of active, hands-on, and productive experience in a combined Finance and Administration role, with a clear track record of delivering on targets. Experience within the Real Estate or Property Development sector is highly desirable. Professional Certification: Possession of an active professional qualification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, ANAN) is strongly preferred. Technical Skills:

Advanced proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Xero). Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial modeling. Experience with ERP systems and CRM platform integration.

Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational skills, high integrity, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to manage sensitive financial data with strict confidentiality.

N500,000 - N750,000 monthly. Application Closing Date

30th November, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV (Resume) and a Cover Letter to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the Job title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted for interviews.