Senior Financial Analyst & Accounting Lead at Verstand Resources

Verstand Resources Limited is a boutique professional services firm thatstrategically contributes to talent management in Nigeria by partnering with organizations to meet their human resource needs and providing career advisory services to young individuals.

Registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission in November 2016, Verstand Resources has achieved tremendous results for its clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst & Accounting Lead

Location: Abuja

Role Overview

• We are seeking a highly experienced, detail-oriented, and strategic Financial Analyst & Accounting Lead to take full ownership of the financial health, reporting, and structure of the business.
• This role goes beyond basic accounting. The ideal candidate will serve as a financial strategist and operational partner, providing clear visibility into business performance, profitability, and growth opportunities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong financial systems.
• You will work closely with leadership to drive financial clarity, accountability, and scalable growth.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Oversight & Reporting:

• Maintain complete and accurate financial records across all business operations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Provide clear insights into revenue, expenses, profitability, and cost drivers
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards for real-time business visibility
• Analyze trends and provide actionable recommendations to improve performance

Financial Analysis & Business Intelligence:

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to assess business health and growth opportunities
• Monitor key metrics including:
  • Revenue by service/product line
  • Profit margins
  • Cost efficiency
  • Customer acquisition cost and lifetime value (if applicable)
• Support leadership with forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning
• Identify inefficiencies, leakages, and opportunities to optimize revenue and reduce costs

Accounting Systems & Structure (QuickBooks Expert):

• Fully manage and optimize QuickBooks accounting system
• Design, implement, and maintain a robust Chart of Accounts aligned with business operations
• Ensure proper categorization of all transactions for accurate reporting
• Establish and enforce strong financial controls and processes
• Oversee reconciliations (bank, payments, payroll, inventory where applicable)

Audit, Compliance & External Liaison:

• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies
• Ensure full compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards
• Prepare all necessary documentation for audits and financial reviews
• Maintain audit-ready financial records at all times

Cash Flow & Financial Management:

• Monitor and manage cash flow, liquidity, and financial stability
• Provide insights on cash positioning and capital allocation
• Ensure proper tracking of receivables, payables, and outstanding balances

Process Improvement & Financial Discipline:

• Establish and enforce financial policies, SOPs, and reporting structures
• Improve efficiency of financial workflows and reporting timelines
• Implement systems that support scalability and operational growth

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
• Clarity and usability of financial insights for decision-making
• Cash flow stability and financial health tracking
• Audit readiness and compliance standards
• Improvement in cost efficiency and profitability

Ideal Candidate Profile:
We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly analytical: Able to translate numbers into clear business insights
• Strategic thinker: Understands how finance drives business growth
• Detail-obsessed: Ensures accuracy and precision at all levels
• Proactive: Identifies issues before they become problems
• Structured and systems-driven: Builds processes, not chaos
• Trustworthy and discreet: Handles sensitive financial data with integrity
• Confident communicator: Able to present financial insights clearly to leadership

Required Experience:

• 5–8+ years in financial analysis, accounting, or similar roles
• Strong experience with QuickBooks (Advanced/Expert level required)
• Proven ability to set up and optimize charts of accounts and financial systems
• Experience working with auditors, tax consultants, and compliance processes
• Background in healthcare, medical aesthetics, or service-based businesses is a strong advantage

What We’re Looking For (Non-Negotiables):

• You must be strategic, not just transactional
• You must bring clarity to the numbers, not confusion
• You must take ownership of financial health, not just bookkeeping
• You must operate with precision, accountability, and integrity.

Why Join Us

• Work with a fast-growing luxury medical aesthetics brand
• Be a key decision-making partner to leadership
• Opportunity to build and structure the financial backbone of a scaling business
• High-impact role with visibility across all areas of the business

Application Closing Date
20th April, 2026.