• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head, Corporate Finance


• Job Type Full Time


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


• Experience 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• Contribute to the formation of the Business Strategy and ensure that all financial policies, procedures, and systems are sound.


• Oversee the preparation of Annual Operating Plan, Business Financial Plan and Analytics under the supervision of the CFO


• Ensure adequate measures are factored in to achieve business objectives using appropriate forecasting tool.


• Provide financial direction, planning and accounting to the business, covering short term and long term financial goals.


• Ensure optimal liquidity is available to deliver business plan.


• Negotiate/ arrange external finance, when necessary.


• Review working capital/ cash flow requirement on a regular basis


• Monitor banking activities for the Company for proper running and ensure regular reconciliations of all banking transactions.


• Develop plans, budgets, forecasts, and financial results to guide management decisions by forecasting requirements, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.


• Present operating and capital expenditure budgets for review and approval.


• Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances.


• Responsible for presenting and reporting accurate and timely historical financial information of the Company.


• Responsible for capital planning and allocation as well as balance sheet optimization.


• Report financial status by developing forecasts; reporting results; analyzing variances; developing improvements.


• Coordinate financial reports within the Company.


• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of Fintech financials as well as advanced business finance and performance analysis


• Oversee the coordination and activities of independent auditors (Internal and External Auditors).


• Coordinate regulatory and supervisory functions.


• Manage relationship with regulatory and statutory bodies, i.e., NCC, CBN, FIRS, LIRS, etc.


• Review and manage the Financial Risks undertaken by the business and demonstrates a good understanding of the risk profile of the company whilst reporting risk issues and mitigating all identified risks.


•  Ensure adequate controls are instituted and maintained to cover all financial transactions and safeguard financial assets.


•  Possess versatile ability to handle various business applications within the Company.


•  Oversee activities of employees and teams (i.e., hires, coaches, appraises rewards, motivates, discipline, etc).


•  Work in conjunction with other senior management team members to set standards, priorities and schedules.


•  Responsible for employee engagement within the Finance team

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a Second class Upper grade


• MSc in any Finance related course or an MBA


• Minimum of 7 years of Cognate finance experience out of which 2 must be in Senior Financial Management Capacity spanning Corporate and Business planning, Revenue Assurance, Treasury management and accounting in recognized Financial institution


• Member of a recognized professional body such as ICAN, ACA, ACCA


• Knowledge of IFRS Accounting Standards


• Proficiency in the use of various financial reporting software


• Excellent Analytical skills with ability to quickly assimilate and synthesize complex data and information into a fact-based decision-making framework


• Sound Commercial awareness


• Strong appetite for Innovation and Technology


• Strong Planning and organizational skills


• Ability to understand broader business issues


• Strong Communication and presentation skills


• Practical knowledge of office productivity tools (MS Office)


• Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people, at all levels, with different functional skills, cultures, and personalities.


• A proven organizer, motivator, developer of people and committed to maximizing people’s potential


• High professional integrity and honesty


• Good project management skills