Finance Manager at Auldon Toys

Auldon Limited is a toy trading company strategically located in the commercial centre of idumota Lagos Nigeria, it is a wholesale distribution organization servicing major departmental stores, Multi-National Organizations and educational institutions within Nigeria and its sub-region. Founded as Arigold Toys in 1996 before transforming into a limited liability company, with the registration RC-439491 and named auldon limited in the year 2002.

Auldon limited is famously known internationally for pioneering the African Themed Unity Girls Dolls, a collection of 14-inch dolls, each representing Nigeria’s three major tribes which promotes cultural inclusion amongst Africans and her diaspora communities. The product is being created to deliver an empowering social message to girls around Nigeria and the world at large.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are currently recruiting for a Financial Manager that will analyze everyday financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans.
• The goal is to enable the company’s leaders to make sound business decisions and meet the company’s objectives.
• In this role, you will have the opportunity to utilize your expertise in financial analysis and strategic planning.
• By analyzing day-to-day financial activities with precision, you will provide valuable insights and recommendations to upper management.
• Your guidance will empower the company’s leaders to make informed decisions that align with the organization’s long-term goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze daily sales reports and financial statements for trends and discrepancies.
• Prepare and present financial performance reports to senior management
• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
• Ensuring all finance and accounting operations comply with generally accepted accounting principles and federal and state laws and regulations.
• Ensuring day-to-day transactions such as accounts payable, cash receipts and accounts receivable, credit card transactions, and payroll are recorded properly.
• Performing fiscal year-end close activities and assisting with activities and requirements of external auditors.
• Review and approve expenditure requests within designated limits.
• Oversee reconciliation of general ledger accounts and bank statements

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a finance or accounting role, with at least 2 years in a managerial position.
•  Proven experience in retail finance or a similar industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience in cash flow management and financial modeling.
• Familiarity with accounting software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Ability to prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to senior management.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and cost-reduction strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Familiarity with tax filing requirements and coordination with tax advisors
• Certified Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or ICAN is a plus.

Application Closing Date
8th September, 2025. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Operations@auldontoys.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.