Finance & Operations Manager

Apex Forte Professionals is a company specializing in providing recruitment and staffing solutions. Their primary objective is to connect highly skilled professionals with organizations that need their expertise, ensuring a good match between the candidates' skills and the clients' requirements. This involves a range of services, including talent acquisition, workforce management, and consulting to help businesses build effective teams and achieve their goals. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance & Operations Manager

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting: Oversee the financial activities of both Opebi and Berger branches. Prepare daily, weekly and monthly financial reports for management. Monitor revenue, operating expenses, profit margins and cash flow. Ensure accurate daily sales reconciliation across all payment channels, including POS, transfers and cash. Review expenditure requests, supplier invoices and supporting documentation before submission for approval. Develop and monitor departmental budgets and identify opportunities for cost reduction. Analyse food costs, operating expenses and branch profitability. Maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper documentation of transactions. Identify financial irregularities, wastage and revenue leakages, and recommend corrective measures. Coordinate monthly financial reviews and present recommendations to the Managing Director. Taxation & Statutory Compliance: Oversee compliance with applicable Nigerian tax laws and statutory requirements. Coordinate the preparation and timely filing of VAT, PAYE, withholding tax and other applicable tax returns. Maintain proper tax documentation and supporting records. Liaise with external accountants, auditors, tax consultants and relevant regulatory authorities when required. Monitor changes in tax regulations and advise management on their implications. Ensure statutory obligations are properly calculated, documented and submitted for approval. Support tax audits and regulatory inspections. Restaurant Operations Management: Provide management oversight across both restaurant branches. Coordinate the activities of Floor Supervisors, Production Supervisors, Facility Management and other departmental heads. Monitor daily restaurant operations to ensure efficiency and adherence to company policies. Ensure consistent food quality, service standards, hygiene and customer satisfaction. Monitor staff punctuality, attendance, discipline and productivity. Address operational challenges and resolve issues within delegated authority. Conduct regular operational inspections and identify areas requiring improvement. Ensure effective communication and coordination between departments. Support branch management in handling customer complaints and service-related challenges. Ensure operational procedures are properly documented and consistently followed. Inventory, Procurement & Cost Control: Monitor inventory management across both branches. Review stock movement, consumption, wastage and discrepancies. Ensure regular stocktaking and reconciliation. Monitor food portion control and production costs. Review procurement requests and supplier quotations. Evaluate supplier pricing and recommend cost-saving opportunities. Investigate unusual stock variances, shortages or excessive wastage. Ensure proper documentation of goods received and issued. Work with the Production Supervisor to minimise food waste while maintaining quality. Staff Management & Departmental Supervision: Coordinate and monitor the performance of departmental supervisors. Ensure staff comply with company policies, operational procedures and service standards. Participate in staff recruitment, onboarding, training and performance evaluations. Identify staffing gaps and recommend appropriate solutions. Promote professionalism, teamwork, accountability and discipline. Address staff-related issues within approved company policies. Recommend disciplinary actions, promotions or staff restructuring where necessary. Ensure supervisors submit accurate departmental reports. Berger Branch Opening & Operational Readiness: Participate in planning and coordinating the operational launch of Abula Tawa – The Village. Assist with recruitment and training of Berger management and operational staff. Establish financial reporting and operational control procedures for the new branch. Coordinate departmental readiness before opening. Ensure inventory systems, reporting procedures and staff responsibilities are clearly established. Monitor initial operating costs, sales performance and customer feedback after launch. Identify operational challenges during the opening period and recommend improvements. Work closely with the Berger Branch Manager to ensure a successful and organised opening. Management Reporting & Accountability: Submit consolidated daily sales and expenditure reports for both branches. Prepare weekly operational performance reports. Submit monthly financial and profitability reports. Report significant financial discrepancies, operational failures or staff misconduct promptly. Recommend strategies for improving profitability, efficiency and customer satisfaction. Attend management meetings and provide updates on departmental performance. Ensure that routine operational issues are handled at management level without unnecessary escalation to the Managing Director. Financial Authority & Limitations: The Finance & Operations Manager shall operate within the company's established financial control policies. All supplier payments, salaries, major purchases and ot