Senior Financial Analyst & Accounting Lead At Verstand Resources

Verstand Resources

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

Key Responsibilities
Financial Oversight & Reporting:

Financial Analysis & Business Intelligence:

Accounting Systems & Structure (QuickBooks Expert):

Audit, Compliance & External Liaison:

Cash Flow & Financial Management:

Process Improvement & Financial Discipline:

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Ideal Candidate Profile:

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

  • 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.
    • 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
    • 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
    • Revenue by service/product line
    • Customer acquisition cost and lifetime value (if applicable)
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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.
    • 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
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    At a glance

    Company

    Verstand Resources

    Location

    , Nigeria

    Employment

    Full Time

    Work style

    Contract

    Experience

    lead

    Valid until

    Not specified

    Created

    April 7, 2026