Finance & Compliance Analyst oo

Job Title: Finance & Compliance Analyst

Location: Lagos
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Employment Type: Full-time(Hybrid)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Finance & Compliance Analyst to support the CFO in delivering timely, accurate financial reports and ensuring full compliance with tax, regulatory, and statutory obligations. This role is critical to strengthening our internal reporting, improving decision-making, and maintaining the company’s financial integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports including P&L, cash flow, and performance dashboards.
• Analyze budget vs. actual results and highlight key variances.
• Support the CFO in preparing investor or board reporting packs.
• Maintain and update financial models for decision support.

Tax Management
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of all taxes (PAYE, VAT, WHT, Company Income Tax, etc.).
• Liaise with FIRS and LIRS on tax matters and maintain proper documentation for audits.
• Keep the company updated on changes in tax laws and compliance requirements.
• Generate and file annual tax returns and ensure all remittances are properly recorded.

Regulatory Compliance
• Coordinate the filing of annual returns with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
• Ensure the company’s business permits, licenses, and certifications are up to date.
• Monitor and maintain compliance calendars to ensure no deadline is missed.

Documentation & Internal Controls
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive digital and physical filing system for all financial and statutory documents.
• Ensure all transactions have valid documentation and support audit readiness.
• Assist in the preparation of documentation for financing, investor due diligence, and regulatory reviews.

Qualifications & Skills
• B.Sc or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, taxation, and compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and regulatory environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Xero is a strong advantage) and Microsoft Excel.
• ICAN or ACCA certification (or in view) is an added advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to work independently.

Interested and qualified candidate's must reside on the Island or its environ. Equity Circle operate an hybrid work system.
Three days onsite and two days offsite.

Monthly salary of N200,000 to N250,000 monthly net pay.