Head of Finance
- Recruiter
- IRECRUITERS AFRICA
- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Salary
- N800,000 - N1,000,000
- Posted
- 06 Jun 2023
- Closes
- 08 Jun 2023
- Ref
- 2d3718a6ad7b
- Job role
- Head of finance
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Director
Job Description
Location: Surulere Lagos
Work Schedule: Hybrid
Job Type: Full Time
About Company: Our client is one of the leading financial service firms in Nigeria with operations across Africa.
The company is seeking to hire a Head of finance that will manage its growing Finance Team and work alongside and report to the CEO, collaborate with the leadership team, and work across all departments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for shaping and overseeing the systems, processes, and people necessary to underpin the business finances, reporting, stakeholder management, and delivery to the forecast revenue, expense budgets, and timely reporting, and will also be an integral contributor to the Board and the Leadership Team, as well as the strategic development of the business.
Key Responsibilities
• Overseeing all financial aspects of the company and driving the company's financial strategy and planning
• Setting and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), SaaS metrics, and other objectives
• Own the Accounting Function including invoicing, expenses, tax, treasury, and management accounts in multi-currency for the company across the different operational offices and locations.
• Act as the principal custodian and oversight of cash forecasting; supervision of daily transactional activities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the Board of Directors, CEO, and other members of the executive team
• Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to ensure financial sustainability
• Negotiate and manage all financial contracts on behalf of the organization
• Manage financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Maintain banking relationships
• Development and execution of the Company treasury strategy
• Own board, investor relations, and regulatory reporting
• Oversee both internal and external audits - Manage equity, debt, and revenue financing processes
• Run a bespoke cost, ROI, and budget analysis of products/services, and departments and participate in pricing discussions
• Managing a growing team with best standards, OKRs, 1-1s, training, and coaching - Any other duties as assigned by your line manager and management
Requirements
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in consulting and asset management/investment firm. Big 4 experience is a plus.
• Experience in core financial reporting and treasury management.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, and/or ACA, ACCA certification is required
• Exceptional proficiency with Microsoft Excel (financial modeling and valuations)
• 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 hands-on in your approach to leadership
• Fast learner, tech-savvy and process-oriented
• Solid Analytical and decision-making skills.
• Effective leadership qualities
Benefits
Compensation: N800,000.00 - N1,000,000.00 monthly net + other benefits such as Family medical cover, Flexible work schedule, Profit share, Stock option, Learning & development opportunity.
Requirements
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in consulting and asset management/investment firm. Big 4 experience is a plus. • Experience in core financial reporting and treasury management. • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, and/or ACA, ACCA certification is required • Exceptional proficiency with Microsoft Excel (financial modeling and valuations) • 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 hands-on in your approach to leadership • Fast learner, tech-savvy and process-oriented • Solid Analytical and decision-making skills. • Effective leadership qualities
Location: Surulere Lagos
Work Schedule: Hybrid
Job Type: Full Time
About Company: Our client is one of the leading financial service firms in Nigeria with operations across Africa.
The company is seeking to hire a Head of finance that will manage its growing Finance Team and work alongside and report to the CEO, collaborate with the leadership team, and work across all departments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for shaping and overseeing the systems, processes, and people necessary to underpin the business finances, reporting, stakeholder management, and delivery to the forecast revenue, expense budgets, and timely reporting, and will also be an integral contributor to the Board and the Leadership Team, as well as the strategic development of the business.
Key Responsibilities
• Overseeing all financial aspects of the company and driving the company's financial strategy and planning
• Setting and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), SaaS metrics, and other objectives
• Own the Accounting Function including invoicing, expenses, tax, treasury, and management accounts in multi-currency for the company across the different operational offices and locations.
• Act as the principal custodian and oversight of cash forecasting; supervision of daily transactional activities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the Board of Directors, CEO, and other members of the executive team
• Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to ensure financial sustainability
• Negotiate and manage all financial contracts on behalf of the organization
• Manage financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Maintain banking relationships
• Development and execution of the Company treasury strategy
• Own board, investor relations, and regulatory reporting
• Oversee both internal and external audits - Manage equity, debt, and revenue financing processes
• Run a bespoke cost, ROI, and budget analysis of products/services, and departments and participate in pricing discussions
• Managing a growing team with best standards, OKRs, 1-1s, training, and coaching - Any other duties as assigned by your line manager and management
Requirements
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in consulting and asset management/investment firm. Big 4 experience is a plus.
• Experience in core financial reporting and treasury management.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, and/or ACA, ACCA certification is required
• Exceptional proficiency with Microsoft Excel (financial modeling and valuations)
• 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 hands-on in your approach to leadership
• Fast learner, tech-savvy and process-oriented
• Solid Analytical and decision-making skills.
• Effective leadership qualities
Benefits
Compensation: N800,000.00 - N1,000,000.00 monthly net + other benefits such as Family medical cover, Flexible work schedule, Profit share, Stock option, Learning & development opportunity.
Requirements
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in consulting and asset management/investment firm. Big 4 experience is a plus. • Experience in core financial reporting and treasury management. • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, and/or ACA, ACCA certification is required • Exceptional proficiency with Microsoft Excel (financial modeling and valuations) • 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 hands-on in your approach to leadership • Fast learner, tech-savvy and process-oriented • Solid Analytical and decision-making skills. • Effective leadership qualities