Finance Operations Lead at Lheon Consulting Limited

Lheon Consulting Limited is a strategy development and talent consultancy company, devoted exclusively to career shaping and personal development activities.We work globally with professionals and experts in the financial sectors to offer resourceful training, assessment and recruitment services to financial and non-bank financial institutions through use of innovative technologies to achieve a perfect workplace.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Operations Lead

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• The Finance Operations Lead is responsible for coordinating and overseeing daily finance operations activities within the accounting department.
• The role ensures that financial transactions are processed accurately, reconciliations are completed on time, and financial documentation is maintained in line with established financial procedures and internal controls.
• The role also provides operational leadership to junior finance operations staff, ensuring efficient execution of finance processes and maintaining high standards of financial accuracy and compliance.

KeyResponsibilities
Finance Operations Oversight:

• Coordinate and supervise day-to-day finance operations activities within the unit.
• Ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and within approved timelines.
• Monitor finance operations workflows to ensure efficiency and consistency.

Transaction Review & Financial Controls:

• Review financial transactions processed by finance operations staff for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure all transactions are supported by proper documentation and approvals.
• Maintain compliance with financial policies and internal control procedures.

Bank & Account Reconciliation Oversight:

• Oversee preparation of bank reconciliations and account reconciliations.
• Review reconciliation reports prepared by team members.
• Investigate and resolve complex discrepancies in financial records.

Financial Documentation & Record Management:

• Ensure all financial documentation is properly maintained and stored.
• Maintain organized records for finance operations activities to support internal audits and financial reviews.

Operational Reporting:

• Prepare operational finance reports and summaries for management review.
• Track finance operations activities and report on operational performance metrics.

Team Supervision & Support:

• Provide guidance and supervision to finance operations trainees, officers, and senior officers.
• Support training and development of junior finance operations staff.
• Ensure team members adhere to established finance operations procedures.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to improve finance operations processes and workflows.
• Support the implementation of automation, improved documentation processes, and operational efficiency initiatives.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or ongoing Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in financial transaction management, reconciliations, and operational finance supervision
• Strong knowledge of finance operations and accounting procedures
• Experience performing and reviewing bank and account reconciliations
• 3 - 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or administrative support roles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Basic understanding or proficiency in Google Workspace & Microsoft Office Tools.
• Strong communication, positive attitude, collaborative mindset, and open to feedback.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Time management. Willingness to learn and ability to meet deadlines
• Professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality with the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Salary: N400,000 - N600,000 monthly.
• Health Insurance
• Flexible work style
• Access to lifestyle management & therapy sessions monthly
• Opportunity to work with a leading consulting firm and contribute to its growth.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment with the opportunity to work with a highly collaborative team.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Great company culture & access to a strong network of industry professionals.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2026.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Lheonconsultingltd@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.