• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head of Finance, Nigeria


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 6 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

This role will report to the International Controller and the Nigeria Managing Director.

Here are some things you’ll do

• Manage the budgeting process and general long-term financial planning while working with stakeholders across different departments including the Global Head of FP&A 


• Coordinate financial reporting process with periodic variance analysis to ensure timely and accurate production of financial results.


• Co-lead fundraising activities which involve (but are not limited to) attending roadshows and managing investor engagements


• Liaise with external Auditors for annual financial audits and preparation of statutory financial statements.


• Oversee the finance team by ensuring their alignment with assigned roles and responsibilities, and establishing accountability via coaching/mentoring. 


• Support the Compliance team  and other departments  to ensure conformity with regulatory requirements


• Ensure all statutory tax provisions and deductions   (PAYE/VAT/WHT/Corporate tax) are reconciled and filed in a timely manner.


• Build relationships with existing and prospective bank partners to optimize processing costs and other related services.


• Periodically review existing finance team tools and processes to ensure team efficiency 

About you

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or a related discipline


• Professional finance certification e.g. ACCA, ICAN, CFA


• 6+ years of relevant experience in an accounting or finance position in a financial services organization, FinTech, or regulated company environment, with at least 2 of those in a management role.


• Knowledge of relevant IFRS accounting standards


• Detail-oriented, analytical with a strategic mindset


• Knowledge of the Nigerian investment management landscape


• Experience working with a recognized ERP system; Netsuite by Oracle preferred.


• Highly entrepreneurial and a great collaborator. You know that startups are a team sport. You listen to others, speak your mind, and ask the right questions

Benefits of Joining 

• Mission-driven, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment


• Competitive salary and equity package


• A collaborative and flat company culture


• Fully paid Premium Plan medical coverage


• Generous vacation policy


• Generous child bonding leave policy


• Pension Benefit and Life Insurance


• Discretionary trips to our offices across the globe, with global travel medical insurance (when it’s safe to travel!)


• Flexible working hours 


• Weekly team meals and social events (virtual for now!)