Finance and Accounts Manager at Agro Preciso Limited

Agro Preciso Limited is a Nigerian social impact agri-business and engineering consultancy, incorporated in 2020 (RC 1695344) and headquartered in Abuja. We operate at the intersection of sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, and rural infrastructure development. Our service portfolio spans large-scale irrigation system design and installation, land reclamation, environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs), agricultural equipment supply, rural road construction, pest management, and community training programmes.

We have successfully delivered projects under World Bank safeguards (ACReSAL) as well as for national bodies such as the National Council on Climate Change (NICCRRA) and various state governments across Nigeria. As we scale our operations nationwide and into broader African markets, we seek a Finance & Accounts Manager to own, strengthen, and lead our financial management function with integrity, precision, and strategic insight.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance and Accounts Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly competent and detail-oriented Finance & Accounts Manager to lead and manage the financial operations of the company and its affiliated entities.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end financial management across multiple business units, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial insight to support executive decision-making.
• This role requires a seasoned professional with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience and demonstrated capacity to manage and coordinate financial activities across multiple accounts with a high level of professionalism and efficiency.
• The ideal candidate will play a critical role in strengthening financial governance, supporting business growth, and ensuring regulatory compliance within a dynamic, project-driven agribusiness environment.
• This position demands strong analytical capability, commercial awareness, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• The role also requires proficiency in leveraging modern financial tools, including AI-driven solutions, to enhance reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and overall financial performance.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting:

• Oversee daily financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) in line with IFRS and Nigerian GAAP.
• Develop management accounts providing Directors with clear, actionable financial insights.
• Monitor project-level financial performance, tracking costs against budgets for each contract.
• Maintain the general ledger with correct, auditable coding.

Budgeting, Planning & Forecasting:

• Lead preparation of the annual company budget with Directors and department heads.
• Develop rolling financial forecasts and cash flow projections for operational planning.
• Analyse budget variances with commentary and recommendations.
• Support financial models for new project bids, business proposals, and fundraising.

Statutory Compliance & Regulatory Obligations:

• Ensure compliance with CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, and FIRS/state revenue authority requirements.
• Manage timely filing of all statutory returns and liaise with external auditors for annual audits.
• Ensure PENCOM, NSITF, and ITF remittance compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of BPP financial requirements for government contracts.

Fundraising & Investor Readiness Support:

• Prepare financial documentation for fundraising rounds, grant applications, and investor due diligence.
• Maintain auditable records for development finance institutions and donor agencies.
• Support bankable business plans and feasibility reports with financial modelling.
• Liaise with banks, DFIs, and financial advisors as required.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management:

• Monitor daily cash positions and maintain liquidity across all active projects.
• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and foreign exchange.
• Oversee project fund disbursements with proper authorization and audit trails.
• Track client and government agency receivables to maintain healthy cash flow.

AI Tools & Financial Productivity

• Leverage AI tools to improve reporting speed and quality.
• Automate repetitive tasks, flag anomalies, and generate draft management summaries.
• Evaluate and recommend AI-assisted financial software for scalability.
• Stay current with AI and fintech developments to improve financial governance.

Qualifications & Skills Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Professional certification: ACA (ICAN), ACCA, or equivalent (mandatory or near completion).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, financial regulations, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, Tally, etc.) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-entity or project-based financial operations.
• Knowledge of contract-based financial management and procurement processes.
• Experience in agribusiness, construction, consulting, or donor-funded environments (added advantage).
• Familiarity with World Bank, AfDB, or similar donor compliance frameworks (desirable).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modelling skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial data to non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify risks and provide solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools into financial workflows for improved productivity.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in agri-business, engineering consultancy, construction, or donor-funded development organisations.
• Familiarity with World Bank, AfDB, or multilateral donor financial reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting fundraising rounds, grant applications, or investor due diligence.
• Knowledge of BPP procurement financial requirements for Nigerian government contractors.
• Postgraduate degree (MBA, MSc Finance) or additional professional certifications

Key Attributes:

• AI-Fluent: You use AI tools daily and can demonstrate how they improve your productivity, accuracy, and output quality.
• Detail-Oriented: You take pride in producing clean, well-documented, auditable financial records.
• Commercially Aware: You translate numbers into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders and understand how financial decisions impact business performance.
• Trustworthy & Discreet: You handle sensitive financial information with the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Proactive: You identify risks, flag issues early, and bring solutions, not just problems, to the Directors.
• Organised Under Pressure: You manage multiple deadlines (payroll, tax filings, audits, project reporting) without compromising quality or accuracy.

Benefits

• Salary Range: N300,000 – N400,000 per month (gross), commensurate with verified experience, certification, and demonstrated competence managing multi-entity accounts.
• 13th-month bonus, performance-based bonus, and employer pension contribution.

Application Closing Date
29th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a one-page cover letter demonstrating your experience and suitability for the role to: jeremiahs@agrop.co using "Finance & Account Manager Application – [Your Full Name]" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Qualified finance professionals with a keen eye for detail, proven discipline in managing multiple complex accounts, and the commercial awareness necessary to support a rapidly expanding business, should kinly apply.