Finance Officer (Graduate Trainee) at Novella Africa Limited

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Novella Africa Limited

Novella Africa Limited, founded around 2020 and based in Surulere, Lagos, is a small yet dynamic business and technology consulting firm that specializes in recruitment, operational support, and training services for financial institutions, non-profit organizations, and small to medium enterprises. The company blends tech-savvy consulting with talent acquisition to optimize business performance—enhancing visibility, efficiency, and reliability—and even operates coworking spaces to support remote teams. Acting as a career marketplace, it matches high-caliber professionals with relevant roles and fosters growth through tailored professional development initiatives.

Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for the the Position of Finance Officer (Graduate Trainee) at Novella Africa Limited.

Novella Africa Limited – Our client, a Logistics and supply chain organization, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer (Graduate Trainee)

Job Summary

Responsible for administering all aspects of the accounting function including payroll processing for transmittal to the payroll service, financial reporting and month end close.

Responsibilities

General:

  • Preparation of monthly, quarterly and year end closing activities.
  • Provide inputs on weekly, monthly, and quarterly management reports to senior management.
  • Prepare a monthly reconciliation of all payments received on billing using the Billing reconciliation template.
  • Prepare required journal entries after each inflow on contract for the purpose of recording deductions from Invoice in line with payment received.
  • Submit monthly schedule of Trade and Other receivables aging analysis for the purpose of ensuring that all receivables are duly recovered.
  • Assists in financial analysis of various business initiatives and performance (debtors and creditors schedule, fixed assets schedule).
  • Prepares monthly closing accounts including GL journal entries.
    Provide input on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

Health and Safety:

  • Ensure compliance with all health, safety and security regulations and policies.
  • Liaise with HSE department on any health, safety, or security problem which you cannot resolve.
  • Comply with health and safety procedures and instructions.
  • Any other tasks assigned by the manager.

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Requirements for the Position of Finance Officer (Graduate Trainee) at Novella Africa Limited

  • A good University degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Have 0 – 2 years’ experience in a Finance function.
  • A registered member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants is an added advantage.
  • Understanding of moderately complex accounting concepts, Generally
    Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and IFRS.
  • Computer applications (MS Office).
  • Good communication skills (written & verbal)
  • Planning and organizing skills
  • Relationship management
  • Result-oriented.
  • Open to learning.
  • Ability to deliver results.
  • Have good analytical skills
  • Must be customer-focused.
  • Have professional confidence.

Application Closing Date

15th September, 2025.

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How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: recruitment@novellaafrica.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email

To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@novellaafrica.com


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