Finance and Investment Analyst

ETAP, is the most powerful car insurance app in Africa that is setting a new standard for the insurance industry in Africa. By upending the traditional insurance model, we have transformed vehicle insurance from a necessary inconvenience to a rewarding and personalized experience.

Our app offers a range of features that make car insurance both more convenient and enjoyable. These include personalized risk premium profiling, driving telematics that provide insights into driving behavior, rewards for safe driving, instant claim payout, emergency service-triggering crash notification and gamification.

The Role

Role Summary

As the Finance and Investment Analyst 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
  
  

What is expected of you;

Objective 1: Enhance Financial Planning and Strategy

Objective 2: Optimize Tax Planning and Compliance

Objective 3: Ensure Accurate Financial Reporting and Analysis

Objective 4: Efficiently Manage Cash Flow and Treasury

Objective 5: Strengthen Risk Management and Compliance

Objective 6: Streamline Financial Operations

Salary Budget - 400,000 - 600,000

Application: Follow this link - https://forms.gle/3BHHSd6jf8JA3yrh6 to apply.

Ideal Profile

• You have at least 4 years experience within a Corporate Finance / Strategy or Finance Manager role, ideally within the FinTech, Insurance and IT Services industry.
• You pay strong attention to detail and deliver work that is of a high standard
• You possess strong analytical skills and are comfortable dealing with numerical data
• You are highly goal driven and work well in fast paced environments
  
  

What's on Offer?