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Apply for the Finance Manager position at Total Data Limited in Lagos. See the qualifications, 10-year experience requirement, duties and application details.

Finance Manager at Total Data Limited, Lagos

Posted: August 11, 2026
Deadline: Not specified
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Professional Certificate
Experience: 10 years

Total Data Limited is recruiting a Finance Manager to provide financial leadership across the organisation. The role combines financial planning, budgeting, reporting, compliance, cost management and team leadership, making it particularly suited to an experienced finance professional who can work closely with senior management.

The position is based in Lagos and requires substantial experience in financial management, together with a strong understanding of Nigerian tax requirements, accounting standards and business operations.

What the Finance Manager Will Do

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall direction and management of the company’s financial activities. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, direct and support the finance team.
• Provide financial and strategic recommendations to the Managing Director, management team and Board of Directors.
• Oversee financial forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting.
• Contribute financial insight to long-term business planning.
• Monitor spending to ensure approved expenses remain within the organisation’s budget.
• Support cost control and operational efficiency across the business.
• Help ensure that the company’s risk and compliance framework is properly implemented and maintained.
• Build effective working relationships with senior management, external partners and other stakeholders.
• Review and improve finance-related procedures and processes.
• Monitor budgets and promote compliance with company policies.
• Ensure staff salaries are processed and paid monthly.
• Monitor client reimbursement of monthly payroll amounts in line with applicable service-level agreements.
• Ensure statutory deductions are accurately and promptly remitted.
• Liaise with banks, tax authorities, financial consultants and other external parties.
• Coordinate vendor payments in accordance with approved procedures and service-level agreements.
• Maintain the company’s office asset register.
• Carry out other official duties assigned by management.

How Performance Will Be Measured

The role will involve responsibility for a range of financial, operational and organisational performance areas, including:

• Revenue growth
• Cost reduction and cost control
• Audit and compliance performance
• Employee satisfaction
• Staff training and development
• Turnaround time and issue resolution
• Quality of financial and operational processes
• Effective implementation of policies and procedures
• Compliance with statutory deductions
• Stakeholder management
• Strategic initiatives
• Customer retention
• Customer satisfaction

Education and Professional Qualifications

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.

Higher qualifications or professional certifications such as an MBA, ACA or ACCA will be an advantage.

Because the position has a senior financial-management focus, applicants should be prepared to demonstrate both technical finance knowledge and experience leading people or financial operations.

Experience Required

The position requires a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the finance industry, together with proven leadership and management experience.

Candidates should be comfortable taking responsibility for financial planning, reporting, compliance, budgeting and communication with senior stakeholders.

Knowledge and Technical Competencies

The role requires working knowledge of:

• Accounting and budgeting
• IFRS standards
• Nigerian tax regulations
• Payroll systems
• PAYE statutory deductions and remittances
• HR policies and procedures
• HR information systems
• Service-level agreement management
• Cost optimisation

Skills That Matter in This Role

Total Data Limited is looking for a finance professional who can combine technical accuracy with sound judgement and effective communication.

Important skills include:

• Accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Time management and organisation
• Interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• IT literacy
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Business and customer awareness
• Analytical and reasoning skills
• People management
• Supervisory ability

Candidates who are shortlisted should also be prepared to explain how they have handled financial decisions, managed teams, controlled costs and worked with senior stakeholders. Reviewing 30 Common Job Interview Questions in Nigeria can help you prepare practical examples from your previous finance and management experience.

About Total Data Limited

Total Data Limited (TDL) is a Nigerian management consultancy and outsourcing company. According to its official website, the organisation provides services covering areas such as HR outsourcing, business process outsourcing, recruitment and background checks, learning and development, payroll management, business advisory services and technology solutions.

TDL says it was incorporated in 2000 and currently manages staff across different industries and levels for its clients in Nigeria and Benin Republic. Its Lagos office is located at 69 Coker Road, Ilupeju, Lagos.

Before You Apply

This is a senior finance position, so applicants should compare their CV carefully with the stated requirements before applying. In particular, make sure your CV clearly demonstrates your 10 years of finance experience, leadership responsibilities, knowledge of Nigerian tax and statutory requirements, budgeting and reporting experience, and any relevant professional qualifications.

Where you have managed teams, worked with auditors or tax authorities, handled payroll or statutory deductions, or advised senior management on financial decisions, describe those responsibilities clearly in your CV.

With a senior position like this, your CV should make your relevant experience easy for the employer to identify. Our guide on how to write a professional CV in Nigeria that gets interviews explains how to present your qualifications, achievements, leadership experience and professional skills clearly.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the Total Data Limited on zurl.