Finance Associate at Flinx Realty

Flinx Realty  - We are a Lekki-centric Real Estate company that specializes in sale and rental of both commercial and residential properties. With our wealth of knowledge in real estate and most importantly the location, we aim to ease the process of acquiring and renting a property in lekki and its environs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Associate

Location: Lagos

Description

• As Finance Associate, you will sit at the operational heart of our finance function ensuring every transaction is accurately recorded, every report is delivered on time, and every financial decision is backed by reliable data.
• This is not a passive, process-following role.
• You will be expected to own your work, flag issues before they escalate, and bring a continuous improvement mindset to everything you touch.
• If you are meticulous with numbers and take genuine pride in accuracy and accountability, this role was built for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Process, record, and reconcile financial transactions, ensuring completeness and accuracy across all accounts
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, resolving discrepancies promptly
• Prepare bank reconciliations and maintain structured invoice and payment schedules
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting with clean, reliable outputs
• Monitor cash flow and expenses, identifying unusual patterns early
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for management decision-making
• Maintain audit-ready financial records and support compliance requirements
• Manage financial communications with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Identify and recommend process improvements that reduce error and strengthen controls.

Key Performance Indicators

• Financial records maintained with minimal errors and discrepancies resolved within 24–48 hours
• Bank reconciliations completed on time with zero unresolved variances carried forward
• Invoices processed within defined SLAs with no avoidable payment delays
• All financial reports delivered accurately and on schedule
• Zero compliance breaches or audit findings
• Measurable reduction in financial discrepancies quarter-on-quarter

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• 1 - 3 years of hands-on finance or accounting experience
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, or similar)
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, ACA, CFA, or equivalent) is a strong advantage

Competencies:

• Technical: Financial reporting | Bookkeeping | Reconciliations | Budgeting | Financial analysis | Accounting systems | Advanced Excel | Numerical reasoning
• Behavioural: Ownership and accountability | Integrity and discretion | Critical thinking | Proactiveness | Strong organisation | Composure under pressure | Continuous improvement mindset | Clear communication.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience (details provided at offer stage)
• Performance-based reviews with clear criteria for progression and bonuses
• Defined career growth path within a scaling finance.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: recruitment@flinxrealtyltd.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.