• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head of Finance


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

About the Role

• We are seeking a motivated, experienced, and highly skilled individual who will have primary responsibility for carrying out regulatory financial reporting and accounting activities for Carbon.


• The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation, management, and running of the financial activities of the company.

 Responsibilities

• Manage fundraising activities and maintain investor relations. Develop financial models and forecasts, pitch decks, prepare data room, oversee due diligence processes, etc to facilitate capital raise from potential investors. He/She must have at least 7 years of Capital raise the experience 


• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization 


• Accurately prepare and deliver monthly quarterly, and annual financial reports, and Board finance packages passionately and in a timely manner.


• Financial Analysis; Leading financial analysis to assist management with the profitability of Income streams and highlighting the potential for cost efficiencies. 


• Establish accurate forecasting processes that enable the formulation of informed strategies and direction by management. Liaising with relevant stakeholders in creating financial plans & strategies that support the overall business objectives.


• Scenario planning and forecasting involving the use of data to advise management on areas such as unit economics, product development, market expansion, and M&A activities. 


• Liquidity and Cash Flow management and development of cash budgets that predicts company runway and Cash Flow position.


• Develop the Company’s internal policies and oversee the design of internal controls and processes, identifying and assessing areas of significant business risk. 


• Coordinate the external tax consultants for the tax filings and ensure compliance with accounting, tax, and other statutory requirements.


• Oversee the annual audit exercise and liaise with external auditors as necessary  


• Manage key stakeholder relationships including Central Bank, Auditors, respective Tax authorities as well as Bank and Deposit entities.

Requirements

• B.A / MBA in Accounting or Finance or relevant field; Chartered Accountant. CPA/CFA qualification is a plus


• Passion and drive to disrupt the consumer lending industry for the better


• 7+ years of work experience in a Managerial position in a similar industry


•  Proven work experience or similar role managing a finance/accounting team    


• Strong industry network including experience dealing with banks, regulators, auditors and tax authorities and Investors 


• The ability to think creatively and critically and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous work environment   


• Willingness and drive to challenge the status quo   


• Strong working knowledge of financial reporting tools, such as QuickBooks and Excel, and other Ms. Office tools   


• Experience in SQL and Tableau is an added advantage.