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Finance Lead / Finance Operations Manager

Lagos, Nigeria

Job Type

Full Time

Workspace

Location Lagos & Accra

About the Role

We’re looking for a Finance Lead to take full ownership of day-to-day financial operations, ensuring smooth cash flow, accurate payments, and adherence to financial policies. This is a decision-making role — you will approve vendor payments, payroll (after verification), and operational spending within defined limits.

You will work closely with the Founder and Internal Auditor to keep finances accurate and transparent.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage daily and weekly inflows/outflows across all locations
• Approve vendor payments, petty cash, and operational expenses within set thresholds
• Prepare payroll for execution after verification from HR / Ops
• Maintain and update financial trackers (Notion / Excel / Sheets)
• Collaborate with auditors to reconcile accounts and implement controls
• Provide weekly and monthly financial reports to the Founder
• Flag and escalate financial risks or unusual trends
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting (preparation only; strategic decisions are Founder-led)



What Success Looks Like
• Smooth and timely payroll execution
• Vendor and operational payments completed accurately
• No cash leakage or unaccounted expenses
• Clear, actionable weekly & monthly reports delivered consistently
• Finance systems fully maintained and followed

Requirements


  • 3+ years experience in finance operations, accounting, or bookkeeping

  • Strong Excel / Google Sheets / Notion skills

  • Excellent attention to detail and organisation

  • Experience in service or retail businesses preferred

  • Trustworthy, reliable, and able to make independent decisions within guidelines

  • Comfortable following SOPs and enforcing financial discipline



Bonus



  • Experience with internal controls, auditing, or POS systems

  • Familiarity with multi-branch operations


About the Company

Nami is a premium, trend-forward nail and beauty brand expanding across Accra and Lagos. We are committed to delivering effortless, high-quality experiences while maintaining operational excellence behind the scenes.

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