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Title: Chief Finance Officer
Location: Lagos
Company:
- One of Africa’s largest Indigenous Financial technology and alternative payment solutions company that is redefining everyday transactions through the power of Blockchain Technology one transaction at a time
JOB BRIEF
- The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for forecasting the organization’s financial standing based on financial and operational data and reports provided by the finance and accounting teams and advising the CEO and board on strategic direction. He/She will be responsible for tracking cash flow and financial planning as well as analyzing the company’s financial strengths and weaknesses and proposing corrective actions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
- Compares sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
- Reviews planning process and suggests improvements to current methods.
- Analyzes operations to identify areas in need of reorganization, downsizing, or elimination.
- Works with the Chief Executive Officer and other executives to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process.
- Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future growth in sales and market share.
- Identifies opportunities for expansion into new product areas.
- Oversees investment of funds and works with investment/vendor capitalist to raise additional capital required for expansion.
- Provide leadership and management to the financial department
- Provide financial strategy recommendations to the CEO and executive team
- Identify and address potential financial risks for the company
- Oversee all financial decisions, such as budgeting and auditing
- Implement strategies and systems to improve financial performance
- Support financial department in developing short- and long-term financial goals
- Take control of financial records and documentation
- Serve as a key point of contact for financial department and auditors
REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required.
- Eight to ten years of experience in financial management required.
- In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices
- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g., SAP, NetSuite)
- Ability to strategize and solve problems
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers
- Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.
- Eight to ten years of experience in financial management required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Experience working in a fast-paced, rapidly scaling environment
- Industry experience working in a crypto, payment gateway/switching, fintech services organization
- Disruptive innovator
BENEFITS FOR THIS ROLE
- Hybrid work pattern
- Remuneration: Ver competitive
- MacBook Air
- Open/exciting work culture
- Comprehensive HMO Package
- Employee Stock Option
Deadline: Not Stated
How to Apply: Candidates should Click Here to apply online.