• Application Deadline: Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Financial Controller



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 7 years



• Location Delta , Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Description

• Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will play a key role in shaping the company’s financial strategy, ensuring scalability and growth.


• You will manage high-level financial responsibilities while providing expert advice on investment opportunities, fundraising, and capital acquisition.


• Working closely with the Business Development Manager, you will develop and execute successful fundraising strategies like raising funds from angel investors, VC firms, crowdfunding campaigns and other fundraising strategies.


• This role demands expertise in both financial management and investment advisory.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, financial planning, reporting, and risk management to ensure the company’s financial health.


• Investment Advisory: Provide expert guidance on investment opportunities to help grow the Company’s capital and maximise returns.


• Revenue Optimisation: Identify areas of opportunity to optimise revenues and reduce costs, providing actionable insights to scale the business effectively.


• Fundraising Strategy: Collaborate with the Business Development Manager to create and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies, including raising funds from VC firms, angel investors, crowdfunding and other methods to secure funds for company expansion.


• Crowdfunding Campaigns: Lead and manage crowdfunding efforts, ensuring the successful execution of campaigns to raise capital for the Company’s projects.


• Capital Allocation: Advise on the best use of capital for growth, ensuring alignment with the Company’s long-term goals.


• Financial Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance with all relevant regulations.


• Work with the business team to prepare our pitchdeck and data room and all other necessary documents to ensure successful fundraising or investor pitching

Requirements

• A First Degree in Accounting or any related degree. ACA is preferred.


• Proven Experience: At least 7 years of experience in financial management and investment advisory, with a successful track record in both roles.


• Expertise in Fundraising: Strong experience in executing and managing successful fundraising campaigns, including crowdfunding.


• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop financial strategies that align with the Company’s business goals and growth objectives.


• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of budgeting, financial planning, risk management, and capital allocation.


• Investment Expertise: Expertise in identifying investment opportunities and maximising returns for a growing technology business.


• Collaboration Skills: Ability to work closely with business development, fundraising teams, and other stakeholders to drive financial success.