Finance Officer at The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund

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The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (“LSETF” or “the Fund”) was established by The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund Law 2016 to provide financial support to residents of Lagos State for job creation, wealth creation, and to tackle unemployment. LSETF serves as an instrument to inspire the creative and innovative energies of all Lagos residents and reduce unemployment across the State. The Fund has the mandate to directly invest N25 billion in helping Lagos residents grow and scale their Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (“MSMEs”) or acquire skills to get better jobs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job purpose

  • To provide high quality and effective financial support and assistance to the Head of Finance as required.
  • Responsible for maintaining records for the Fund’s projects and programmes, as well as managing the treasury operations of the Fund.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Loan Management: Accurately account for all categories of loans within the organization’s portfolio.
  • Bank Reconciliation: Prepare and review bank reconciliation statements to ensure accuracy and timely updates.
  • Equity Contribution Verification: Confirm and verify equity contributions as per organizational guidelines.
  • Audit Support: Collaborate with internal and external auditors by providing required documentation and information.
  • Petty Cash Management: Efficiently manage the petty cash system of the fund
  • Responsible for ensuring the secured handling, processing, and protection of personal data in compliance with data protection regulations and internal policies.
  • Tax Compliance: Oversee and manage the organization's tax systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Payment Processing: Enter and process payments efficiently within the organization’s ERP system.
  • Administration of payment voucher
  • Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

  • First Degree or Higher National Diploma certificate (minimum of lower credit) from a recognized higher institution.
  • Professional Certification is an added advantage.
  • NYSC Discharge/ Exemption Certificate is mandatory.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ cognate experience in related function.

Key Competences:

  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the role:
  • Financial Management Expertise.
  • Business Writing; Presentation and Report Writing
  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills.
  • Broad knowledge of accounting principles.
  • Organization and Planning
  • Business Acumen
  • Communication Skills

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@lsetf.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline  17th June, 2025.

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