• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head of Finance


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 8 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• Directing all aspects of accounting operations, overseeing all transactions related to the general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll, and financial reporting.


• Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, Routinely review revenue cycle metrics to proactively identify and address issues affecting overall performance


• Providing strategic guidance around capital financing options to support company growth needs.


• Developing and coordinating all relationships with lending/financial institutions.


• Drive and manage the financial initiatives, budgeting processes, and KPI tracking including developing action plans to ensure annual financial objectives are met


• Developing and maintaining all necessary accounting policies and systems, including general ledger and financial reporting. Ensuring that records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.


• Direct and manage the finance and accounting teams to understand revenue and cost drivers and develop the financial strategy for the organization and appropriate reports for tracking.


• Coordinating, preparing, and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.


• Coordinating and/or preparing tax schedules, returns, and information.


• Managing relationships with insurance providers and ensuring compliance.


• Managing all tax planning and compliance with all required federal, state, local, payroll, property, and other applicable taxes.


• Create a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting structure that includes a minimum cash threshold to meet operational needs


• Building an accounting department as the company grows


• Interacting with venture capital partners and board of directors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance. An advanced degree in Finance or Accounting preferred


• 5 - 8 years of experience in a finance leadership role with an excellent understanding of business metrics


• Recent experience scaling a finance operation from inception to at least $100 million in annual revenues.


• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.


• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines.


• Ability to work without direct supervision, and efficiently manage tasks and time.


• Merger and acquisition finance experience.

Remuneration

Competitive based on experience.