• Application Deadline: Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Group Finance Director


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Brief

• Working under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Group Finance Director (FD) is responsible for the overall accounting, finance, treasury and regulatory functions with Intelligra


• The FD is to develop the Finance Organization to support Intelligra’s strategic, operational and investment activities


• The FD will represent Intelligra as assigned with the Board, Banking Partners, Telco Partners, Potential Investors and other strategic partners.

Responsibilities

Operational and Strategic Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of Intelligra’s 5-Year Strategic Plan under the direction of the Group CEO. Ensure rolling update of the plan at agreed intervals


• Lead the development of Annual Budget based on the 5-Year Plan key financial and operating targets for each year.


• Ensure monthly reforecast of the annual budget based on actual monthly performance and revised assumptions that reflects current trends and new data points


• Ensure a prompt upgrade or deployment of new accounting system, consistent with Intellogra’s operational footprint and strategic direction


• Ensure timely monthly close of financial and management reporting as well as timely production and distribution of the reports to key stakeholders


• Ensure timely preparation and distribution of monthly board materials


• Support Intelligra’s operating entities by providing required financial advise, approved resources and tools including daily, weekly and monthly reports needed for successful management of the business


• Ensure smooth, timely and effective reconciliation and settlement with Intelligra’s key partners, especially Telcos, Banks, Retailers, Distributors and major service providers


• Support the Group CEO in investment related activities especially in terms of raising funds and managing key obligations


• Oversee treasury management, ensuring proper planning for Intelligra’s cash flow needs and proposing sources of funds to the Group CEO for approval and joint execution


• Manage relationship with external auditors.

Management and Administration:

• Overall responsibility for the management of Intelligra’s Finance Team across all Operating Entities and the Group


• Develop and scale an organizational chart for the Finance Function, building on existing resources where possible


• Secure approval for the proposed Finance organization charts across Operating Entities and Group


• Work with HR in ensuring timely staffing of key open roles


• Ensure that Intelligra’s activities are being implemented according to local laws and regulations.

Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, Business Administration, Management, Organizational Leadership, or relevant discipline. Master’s degree is preferred. A post-graduate Degree is an added advantage


• Professional Certification in Accounting or Finance, a requirement


• Minimum of 10 years of relevant leadership/management experience in start-ups or mid-size fast growing companies


• Experience working in multiple countries an advantage


• Knowledge of financial management and internal controls in a telco companies


• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, is a must (will be tested)


• Experience in establishing strong collaborative networks to achieve greater impact


• Strong problem-solving skills


• Energetic, self-starter and ability to undertake any tasks without intensive supervision.


• Highly organized, efficient, and responsive


• Good planning and report writing skills


• Proficient computer literacy skills (Word, Excel, and Power point).