Assistant Manager, Finance at Russelsmith Group

RusselSmith is an ISO 9001:2008 certified asset integrity management services company incorporated to serve the needs of the global oil and gas exploration and production industry, using rope access technology as our principal medium of access. At RusselSmith, we pride ourselves in our innate ability to provide superior quality solutions at competitive.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Finance

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Responsible for improving and maintaining the financial standing of the company.
• Assist in determining financial strategy and policy, arranging the appropriate funding and managing financial risks in the organization.
• Be an official point of contact for all financial matters and one of the authorized signatories on some financial documents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilties

• To proactively manage the finance and accounting services for the company.
• To ensure that the finance standards meet all corporate standards and that the finance team is able to deliver value for money support, timely management information and support the key performance indicators for RusselSmith. Preparing for Internal audit and ensuring consistent finance standards
• Securing consistent and timely management information including bank reconciliations
• Cash flow management and the supervision/management of petty cash across offices.
• Monthly, Quarterly and Annual financial forecasting
• Development of all relevant financial plans
• Effective supervision of subordinates on a day-to-day basis including guidance of and delegation of work; ensuring all daily, weekly, and monthly tasks and deadlines are met.
• Supervising Bank reconciliations, revenue reconciliations, standing balances completed by agreed deadlines.

Qualifications

• A good university Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field ispreferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, or similar financial role.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, ERP systems) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent communication and customer service abilities for collections and dispute resolution.
• Knowledge of credit policies, financial reporting, and basic negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with GAAP or IFRS standards and experience in high-volume invoicing.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2026.