• Application Deadline: Sat, 20 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head of Finance


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 5 - 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial reporting for the organisation. This includes monthly financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, 5-year financial plans and all statutory financial reporting.


• Provide sound financial support and insights to enable the Executive Leadership Team to make critical business decisions.


• Advise on market changes and provide strategic financial recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team.


• Presentation of financial reports and insights to the Board.


• Manage and oversee the taxation affairs of the organisation and liaise with the external tax firm for specialist advice.


• Manage and oversee the cash flow of the company while ensuring it has the appropriate treasure controls in place.


• Manage the External Auditor relationship and ensure the organisation is compliant with accounting standards.


• Manage and oversee the company's banking and borrowing arrangements.


• Manage and oversee the company’s financial systems.


• Recruit, train, mentor and ensure professional development of direct reports in the finance department and evaluate team performance and make recommendations accordingly.


• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial and Management Accounting functions.


• Work with the Head of Product to suggest and implement best practice methods to increase product revenue and reduce costs.


• Lead credit facilities discussion and liaising with banks and other financial and non-financial institutions.


• Work with the Head of Capital to raise local currency credit facilities for the company’s subsidiaries.


• Work with the Head of Capital to drive and support the growth of the company’s loan portfolio.


• Provide support to the Executive Leadership Team with equity fundraising activities.


• Maintain an efficient system of policies that adequately control treasury activities.

Qualification and Experience

• Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience.


• 5 to 10 years’ experience in accounting and financial management practices.


• Prior experience as a CFO / Head of Finance.


• Chartered Accountant (ICAN, ACCA, CPA).


• Experience in a senior management position.


• Proficiency in accounting software and IT savvy.


• Audit Experience is highly desirable.


• Credit and Debt Capital Management Experience.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Must possess adequate knowledge of financial planning, process improvement and strategy.


• A background in investment banking/private equity/Financial Technology would be highly advantageous.


• A strong record in managing and growing teams and managing profitability.


• Exemplary experience in understanding corporate financial law and risk management practices.


• Must be able to develop and defend a Budget.


• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.


• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.


• Good written, presentation and communication skills, able to prepare statistical and narrative reports.


• Able to work under broad direction but self-motivated to work independently.


• Has technical responsibility and is accountable for work performed and decisions taken.


• Must possess an ability to manage relationships at all levels.


• Results oriented and metrics driven.


• Ability to lead by example and demonstrate a strong sense of integrity, ethics and dependability.