Head of Finance

Our client is a leading Nigerian financial institution committed to providing accessible financial services and foster economic development at micro level. We are currently seeking dynamic individuals to join our Client’s team and contribute to their mission of financial inclusion.

• Minimum Qualification: Degree
• Experience Level: Senior level
• Experience Length: 5 years

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing tax compliance, optimization, planning strategies, and the accounting team
• Managing treasury operations, including cash management and investment activities.
• Safeguarding financial stability through effective asset and liability management.
• Handling/ Reviewing budget planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Implementing professional financial recording, reporting, cost optimization, and profitability strategies.
• Demonstrating advanced proficiency in Excel, including Power Queries, and Pivot Tables.
• Managing the organizations financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Managing and overseeing the financial systems of the organization.
• Providing sound financial assistance and information to management in order to make important business decisions.
• Presenting financial statistics and insights to the Board of Directors.
• Performing risk analysis, profit analysis, appraisal, and analysis of investments.
• Forecasting daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual performance.
• Comparing investment opportunities and making recommendations.
• Ascertaining all accounting endeavours and audits comply with financial laws and rules.
• Relationship management with Investors (where applicable)

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. A master’s degree or professional certification in taxation or treasury management would be advantageous.
• Proven experience (at least 5 years) in financial management and planning, tax compliance, treasury management roles, credit, and risk control preferably within the microfinance industry or banking sector.
• Demonstrated knowledge of liquidity management, cash flow forecasting, and investment strategies within a financial institution.
• Proficient in managing liquidity, cash flow, and investment activities to optimize the bank’s financial stability and profitability.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess financial risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Strong leadership and management abilities, with the capability to guide and motivate a team.
• Sound organizational and time management skills, with a focus on prioritization and attention to detail.
• .Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicate complex tax and treasury concepts clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Ethical and trustworthy, demonstrating a high level of integrity in dealing with financial and tax-related information.
• Strong data analysis skills, capable of interpreting financial information, identifying trends, and making informed recommendations.
• Strong understanding of taxation laws, regulations, and reporting requirements, with the ability to interpret and apply complex tax rules.
• Proficiency in using accounting, finance modeling, and treasury management software and tools.

Closing Date: May 2, 2024.