Finance Manager

Key responsibilities:

Financial Strategy and Planning:

 Develop and implement financial strategies, plans, and policies to achieve the organization's

financial objectives.

 Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support long-term and short-term decision-

making.

Financial Reporting:

 Prepare and present accurate, timely, and comprehensive financial reports to the executive team

and the board of directors.

 Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.

 Timely preparation of compliance reports for investors and lenders.

 Monitoring and managing financial covenants and KPIs as prescribed by lenders and investors.

Statutory Audit:

 Manage audits for Nigeria and other African entities in a time-bound manner.

 Manage transfer pricing documentation and ensure arm’s length inter-company transactions.

Budget Management:

 Lead the budgeting process, working with department heads to create and manage the annual

budget.

 Monitor budget performance and provide insights for cost control and revenue optimization.

 Prepare financial forecasts and present them to management for effective decision-making.

Cash Flow Management:

 Manage cash flow and liquidity, ensuring that the organization can meet its financial obligations

and make strategic investments.

 Implement cash management policies and strategies.

 Managing Accounts Receivables, Payables, and Inventory.

Risk Management:

 Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks like foreign exchange risk, etc. that could impact the

organization's financial health.

 Develop risk management strategies and policies.

Financial Operations:

 Oversee accounting, financial systems, and financial operations.

 Manage Direct and Indirect taxes.

 Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting principles and standards.

 Manage compliances and filing.

Team Leadership:

 Led and mentor the finance team across multiple geographic locations in Africa, providing

guidance and professional development opportunities.

 Build a high-performance finance department.

Financial Modelling and Projections:

 Develop and maintain financial models and projections to support strategic planning and

decision-making.

Stakeholder Relations:

 Maintain relationships with investors, lenders, and external financial partners.

 Communicate financial performance and plans effectively to these stakeholders.

 Manage and retain relationships with vendors/suppliers.

 Maintain close Inter-departmental relationships for planning and providing strategic inputs.

 Interact closely with financial consultants, auditors (Big4), and government agencies.

Internal Audit:

 Develop/review, document, and implement financial policies and processes.

 Conduct regular Internal audits with a view to improving internal controls and adherence to

policies and processes.

Fund Raise:

 Assist Global CFO in various fundraising activities like due diligence, financial queries, etc.

 Develop and manage relationships with various Banks/financial institutions to arrange on and

off-balance sheet working capital limits.

Required Skills & Attributes

 Chartered Accountant / CPA or equivalent degree.

 Extensive experience of at least 15 years in finance, with a strong track record of financial

leadership in progressively responsible roles.

 In-depth knowledge of financial principles, regulations, and best practices.

 Excellent knowledge of corporate financial law.

 Knowledge of Direct and Indirect Tax and prevailing accounting standards.

 Knowledge of IFRS.

 Knowledge of accounting for retail business and commercial projects.

 Hands-on experience in risk management in Nigeria.

 Able to handle large data files and consolidate multi-currency financials for multi-geography entities.

 Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

 Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and challenges.

 Excellent leadership and team management abilities.

 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

 Problem solver and critical thinker mindset with strong decision-making capabilities.

 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a multi-tasking mindset.

 Proficiency with financial software and tools.

 Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.

 High ethical standards and integrity.

 Hands-on experience in financial management software and SAP (will be an added advantage).