Head of Finance Financial Technology
Head of Finance Financial Technology
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Job Description
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Compensation Base Pay ranges BTW N1000000.00 N1300000.00 monthly (Slightly negotiable) plus other interesting benefits
About Company: Our client is one of the fastgrowing Financial Technology companies in Nigeria.
Job Objective: The Company is seeking to hire an experienced Head of finance that will manage its growing Finance Team and work with the CEO to achieve the business financial goals. S/he will play a strategic role in the overall management of the company s financial health and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
Budgetary Preparation/ Management:
Coordinate the preparation process of the annual budget of the company and track actual vs budget.
Conduct indepth analysis to identify specific trends explain past performance and recommend opportunities for improvement within the company.
Analyze budget implications for the company and advise management.
Participate in decisionmaking and its implementation in the company budget.
Financial Planning and Analysis:
Provide financial insight and analysis to drive the business performance of the organization.
Responsible for a broad range of financial activities including: Reading and understanding financial statements creating and analyzing reports evaluating progress toward goals Mapping out future goals and plans and Advising management on growth strategies.
Use data gathering financial forecasting and analysis of whatif scenarios to aid in strategic planning and decisionmaking.
General Ledger Analysis:
Provide actionable insights and comprehensive risk assessments across all transactional data improving decisionmaking resource allocation and business outcomes.
Identify hidden risks fraud and compliance issues using advanced algorithms ensuring thorough and accurate financial oversight.
Ensuring that the general ledger is accurate and uptodate.
Responsible for presenting and reporting accurate and timely financial information.
Ensuring that all accounting activities comply with regulations.
Responsible for crafting financial strategies and assessing risk in investments
Forecast and Rolling estimate:
Responsible for keeping a pulse on all aspects of the organization including financial and operational performance thereby ensuring agility collaboration alignment and a focus on what drives the organization.
Scope of other key duties include:
Monthly Management Reporting
Working closely with External Auditors
Tracking finance and operations daily activities
Managing investor relations
Business Model Review and Analysis
Budget Control
Requirements
Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in consulting and asset management/investment firm. Big 4 experience is a plus.
Bachelor s degree in Business Economics Finance and/or ACA ACCA certification is required
Exceptional proficiency with Microsoft Excel (financial modeling and forecasting)
Excellent knowledge and experience of accounting controls tax and compliance.
Expertise in negotiating legal & contractual agreements for suppliers partners and clients
Attention to detail and handson in your approach to leadership
Fast learner techsavvy and processoriented
Solid Analytical and decisionmaking skills.
Effective leadership qualities
Benefits
Compensation Base Pay ranges BTW N1000000.00 N1300000.00 monthly (Slightly negotiable) plus other interesting benefits
Employment Type
Full Time
