Financial Services

General Finance Specialist At Vertiv

Vertiv·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Contract
Financial ServicesFull TimeContract
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Purpose of the Role

  • The General Finance Specialist will be responsible for monitoring all financial data, maintaining day-to-day accounting activities, and ensuring monthly financial reporting is accurate, reliable, and complete.
  • Working within a dynamic finance team, you will play a key role in statutory compliance, financial reporting, audit support, cash flow management, and monthly close activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the Accounts Payable function operated through Vertiv's centralized shared services team.
  • Maintain the Fixed Asset Register in compliance with local GAAP and US GAAP requirements.
  • Manage CAPEX tracking and reporting.
  • Perform monthly reconciliations of Accounts Payable ledgers.
  • Prepare and maintain bank reconciliations, petty cash records, and daily bank balance reporting.
  • Prepare and monitor cash flow actuals and forecasts.
  • Process intercompany billings and recharges, including indirect sales commissions.
  • Manage POC clearing and invoice receipts for foreign suppliers.
  • Prepare, analyse, and ensure the completeness of month-end reporting packages.
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and revaluations.
  • Prepare statutory returns and schedules for:
  • VAT
  • PAYE
  • Withholding Tax (WHT)
  • Liaise with external auditors and coordinate audit requirements.
  • Prepare audit schedules and support the statutory audit process.
  • Assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements and related filings.
  • Perform HFM reporting and journal uploads.
  • Support margin analysis reporting and financial trend analysis.
  • Manage import/export accounting transactions.
  • Perform NLF calculations and related financial reporting activities.
  • Support ongoing compliance, reporting, and ad-hoc finance projects as required.

What You'll Bring

Essential Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Fully qualified ICAN professional certification.
  • 7-8 years' accounting experience in a multinational or complex business environment.
  • Strong experience in:
  • Month-end close activities
  • Financial reporting
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Tax compliance
  • Audit support and coordination
  • Cash flow management
  • Working knowledge of:
  • VAT
  • PAYE
  • Withholding Tax (WHT)
  • Statutory filing requirements
  • Experience working with Oracle ERP.
  • Experience with HFM / Hyperion Financial Management reporting.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience within an international or multinational organisation.
  • Exposure to US GAAP reporting requirements.
  • Experience supporting external audits and tax authority audits.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies:

  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Practical accounting and financial analysis skills.
  • Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
  • Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • High level of integrity and accountability.
  • Strong compliance and governance mindset.
  • Ability to identify issues proactively and provide effective solutions.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND

At a glance

Company

Vertiv

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

September 28, 2026