Company Info
Mid sized business
Beyond Credit Limited - A novel approach to assisting small businesses in Africa! Beyond Credit is a technology-driven financial services firm that offers low-scale enterprises insurance-backed loans, business assistance, and savings services.
1 to 50 Employees
Beyond Credit Limited – A novel approach to assisting small businesses in Africa! Beyond Credit is a technology-driven financial services firm that offers low-scale enterprises insurance-backed loans, business assistance, and savings services.
Title: Head of Finance
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Job Brief
- We are looking for an experienced Head of Finance to perform effective risk management and plan the organization’s financial strategy.
- The Head of Finance must be well-versed in all aspects of financial management ranging from simple accounting to broad investment and banking operations.
- The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader since all relative departments of the organization will work together with him.
- The goal is to protect the company’s revenues and profits to achieve full financial control and Sustainable growth.
Main Responsibilities
Financial Projections
- Develop the financial well-being of the organization by providing financial projections and accounting services, preparing growth plans, and directing staff.
- Drive the company’s financial planning
- Perform risk management by analyzing the organization’s liabilities and investments
- Decide on investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks
- Control and evaluate the organization’s fundraising plans and capital structure
- Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the organization’s operations
- Supervise all finance personnel (controllers, treasurers etc.)
- Manage vendor relationships
- Prepare reliable current and forecasting reports
- Set up and oversee the company’s finance IT system
- Ensure compliance with the law and company’s policies
- Develops financial strategies by forecasting.
Finance:
- To integrate risk management in key processes such as strategic budgeting and project planning.
Customer Service:
- To demonstrate high aptitude for decision-making and problem-solving.
- To exhibit integrity, excellent organizational and leadership abilities, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Requirements
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience.
- Chartered Accountant (ICAN, ACCA, CPA).
- 5 to 10 years’ experience in accounting and financial management practices.
- Prior experience as a CFO / Head of Finance
- Experience in a senior management position.
- Proficiency in accounting software and IT savvy
- Audit Experience is highly desirable.
Skills:
- Must possess adequate knowledge of Financial planning and strategy
- A background in investment banking/private equity/FINTECH would be highly advantageous
- A strong record in managing and growing teams and manage profitability
- Strategic planning and vision
- Promotion of process improvement
- Corporate financial law and risk management practices
- Must be able to develop and defend a Budget
- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
- Strong leadership and organizational skill
- Good written, presentation and communication skills, able to prepare statistical and narrative reports
- Able to work under broad direction but self-motivated to work independently. Has technical responsibility and accountable for work performed and decision taken.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate and manage relationship at all levels.
Remuneration
- Industry Standard.
Deadline: Not Stated
How to Apply: Interested applicants should send their Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.