Finance Executive at Undisclosed Media Company via Bradfield Consulting – Ikeja, Lagos

A media company in Ikeja, Lagos, is seeking a full-time Finance Executive through Bradfield Consulting Limited. Working Monday to Friday, the successful candidate will support billing, collections, payments, reconciliation, reporting and tax compliance, working closely with the Head of Finance and the Commercial, Operations and Treasury teams.

Key responsibilities

Client billing and receivables

• Issue accurate invoices for confirmed billboard, LED, wall-drape, transit and other advertising campaigns.
• Keep client statements and billing records current; follow up on overdue payments and escalate aged debts under the credit-control process.
• Help the finance team improve collections and working-capital visibility.

Supplier payments and site rentals

• Process approved payments to suppliers, landlords, property managers and advertising-site owners.
• Check invoices against supporting documents, maintain supplier records and track outstanding liabilities.
• Keep payment timetables aligned with company controls.

Accounting and reconciliation

• Maintain dependable ledgers and financial evidence for clients, vendors and general-ledger accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts each month, investigate differences and maintain petty-cash documentation.
• Resolve outstanding account variances promptly and keep records ready for review.

Statutory requirements and controls

• Prepare schedules for VAT, withholding tax, PAYE and other remittances, and support timely filings.
• Assist with relevant industry levies and requirements, including LASAA and ARCON/APCON where applicable.
• Prepare audit records, apply internal financial procedures and report unusual transactions or weaknesses in controls.

Reporting and administration

• Support monthly management accounts, budget monitoring, expenditure analysis and variance reporting.
• Provide schedules and reports for business decisions, audits and reviews.
• Maintain orderly documentation, assist internal stakeholders and support improvements to finance processes and special assignments from the Head of Finance.

Performance expectations

• Issue customer invoices within 24 hours of campaign confirmation.
• Complete monthly account reconciliations by the fifth working day.
• Process vendor and site-rental payments to approved schedules.
• Meet filing and remittance deadlines, supporting a goal of no regulatory penalties.
• Help keep debtor days below 30, financial records accurate and audits well supported.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Banking and Finance or a closely related discipline.
• At least three years’ relevant finance, accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Practical knowledge of receivables, payables, reconciliations, reporting and Nigerian tax compliance.
• Experience with Sage, QuickBooks or ERP systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Professional study or partial qualification towards ICAN, ACCA, ACA, ATS or equivalent is advantageous.
• Experience in media, advertising, professional services or a comparable commercial organisation is preferred.
• Strong numeracy, analysis, confidentiality, organisation, accuracy and ability to manage overlapping deadlines.

Salary

₦300,000–₦350,000 net per month.