About the role
We are a founder-led education group in Lekki, Lagos, comprising a private primary school and a related education venture. We are looking for one capable person to hold two connected briefs: run the finance function, and work directly alongside the Founder on the analysis, follow-through and reporting that keeps the wider business moving.
This suits someone with a finance foundation and genuine range — comfortable closing the month, then turning to a board paper, a partnership model or a strategy memo. You will see the whole business from close range.
Finance responsibilities
Manage fee billing, collections and receivables, and follow up on outstanding fees with tact and discretion
Process payroll and remit PAYE, pension and other statutory deductions on schedule
Handle vendor payments, procurement records, petty cash and expense controls
Perform bank reconciliations and maintain the general ledger
Prepare monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts and budget variance reports
Support annual budgeting and termly financial planning
Maintain the fixed asset register and inventory records
Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants and regulators; keep the group compliant with FIRS and LIRS obligations
Technical Assistant responsibilities
Prepare briefing notes, board and management papers, presentations and correspondence for the Founder
Conduct research and analysis on new initiatives, partnerships, market opportunities and competitor activity
Build and maintain financial models and business cases for new projects
Track strategic initiatives across the group and follow up with owners so decisions actually land
Coordinate meetings, minutes and action registers on the Founder's behalf
Act as a discreet point of contact with external partners, advisers and stakeholders
What we're looking for
BSc/HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline
ICAN or ACCA qualified, or actively working towards it
3 - 5 years of experience spanning accounting and analytical or business-support work; banking, consulting, audit or a founder-facing role is an advantage
Genuinely strong in Excel and PowerPoint; confident with accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage or similar)
Tech savvy — comfortable picking up new tools quickly, and confident using AI tools, automation and digital platforms to work faster.
A distinct advantage in this role
Clear, precise writer — much of this role is putting complex things on one page
Sound working knowledge of Nigerian tax and payroll compliance
Absolute integrity and discretion; you will handle sensitive information about families, staff and the business
Self-directed and reliable, with the judgement to know what needs escalating and what does not
Ambitious, and looking for the exposure that comes with sitting close to a founder