• Application Deadline:
• Position: Finance and Investment Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Role Summary:

• As the Accounting and Finance Professional at ETAP, you will play a pivotal role in the financial health and decision-making processes of the organization.


• You will be overseeing financial operations, managing financial risks, providing strategic financial guidance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and overseeing tax planning and remittances.


• You will collaborate closely with senior management to formulate financial strategies and drive the organization toward its financial goals and objectives.

What you will do;

Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Develop and implement financial planning models to support short-term and long-term strategic goals.


• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, and provide insightful analysis to support decision-making.


• Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide recommendations for improvements.

Investment and Financing:

• Assist the investor relations team with key financial deliverables and ad-hoc requests.


• Work closely with the leadership team on strategy, roadmap, and targets for the business, and advise on hiring decisions and market opportunities.


• Monitor the monthly financial operations within the company (liquidity, payroll, invoicing, and other transactions)

Financial Reporting:

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.


• Prepare financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including management, investors, and regulatory bodies.


• Maintain compliance with all accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Tax Planning and Compliance:

• Develop and execute tax planning strategies to optimize the organization's tax position.


• Oversee tax compliance, including the preparation and submission of tax returns and remittances.


• Stay updated on tax regulations and ensure the organization's compliance with tax laws.

Cash Flow Management:

• Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions to ensure the organization's financial stability.


• Develop strategies to optimize cash utilization and mitigate financial risks.

Risk Management:

• Identify and assess financial risks, including tax-related risks, and develop risk management strategies.


• Implement effective internal controls and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Financial Strategy:

• Collaborate with the CFO or Director of Finance to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the organization's goals.


• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.

Financial Operations:

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial transactions.


• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial data.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of financial professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.


• Facilitate training and development opportunities for team members.

What we look out for:

• Have genuine interest and curiosity about ETAP, and consumer insurance in general


• Have experience working with a Tech Startup


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance. A master’s degree would also be desirable.


• ACCA/CFA is strongly preferred.


• Excellent business judgment, analytical, and decision-making skills


• Ability to synthesize large quantities of complex data into actionable information


• Proven knowledge of financial analysis and strategy


• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax regulations and industry legislation


• Excellent communication skills, along with an analytical mindset and a curious nature. You love to solve problems, get hands-on, experiment, measure, and use automation to optimize processes and programs.


• An initiator and a pusher. Has the urge and ability to make things happen and to solve practical problems in a dynamic environment.


• Ability to handle a number of concurrent activities with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills