Finance Coordinator at a Marine Logistics Service Provider - Myrtle Management Consultants Limited

Myrtle Management Consultants Limited - Our client is a marine logistics service provider in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry. They also offer services in the Subsea and Engineering sectors.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Coordinator

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Description

• To ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, efficient management of accounts receivable and payable, proper reconciliation of key accounts, and compliance with statutory and internal financial obligations. 
• The Finance Coordinator supports the Finance Manager in maintaining financial integrity and ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day finance activities.

Key Responsibilities
Revenue Management & Client Transactions:

• Create and post monthly sales invoices in accordance with client requirements and deadlines.
• Coordinate brokerage fee provisioning in collaboration with the Accounts Payable team.

 Vendor Management & Payables:

• Process internal and external vendor invoices and payments in accordance with approved timelines.
• For internal vendors, post expenses and payments.
• Ensure external vendor payments are processed as per terms, and posted.
• Monitor invoice issues raised by Operations and ensure they are resolved and reflected in payment advice.

 Treasury Management:

• Maintain daily cheque book register.
• Perform weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly bank balance analyses and liquidity reports.

 Statutory Compliance:

• Ensure timely remittance of statutory taxes and levies.
• Timely filing of tax returns.

 Petty Cash and Imprest Management:

• Real-time posting of petty cash expenses and timely replenishment.
• Ensure all disbursements are backed by appropriate approvals and documentation.
• Conduct annual cash counts on the last working day of the year.

 Documentation & Filing:

• Maintain a comprehensive and organized document filing system (both hard and soft copies).
• Ensure all documents are filed and labeled within 2 days of receipt.

 Account Reconciliation & Reporting:

• Reconcile key accounts (Banks, Staff, Debtors, Creditors, and GLs) monthly.
• Ensure all reconciling items are booked before management reporting deadlines 

Audit & External Relations:

• Liaise effectively with external auditors and tax consultants.
• Provide timely and accurate responses to audit and consultancy inquiries.

 Policy Compliance & Support:

• Adhere strictly to company-wide and departmental policies and procedures.
• Provide support during Finance Manager and Receivable Officer absences, based on handover notes.
• Perform any other duties as required by business needs and evolving dynamics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, tax laws, and accounting principles.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite or similar ERP systems is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial reporting tools.
• ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CFA charter holder is an added advantage.

Remuneration

• The remuneration is competitive along with other benefits.

Application Closing Date
11th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Interviews are on a rolling basis to this date. 
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Further assessments will be required.