General Manager, Corporate Finance & Investor Relations at Pan African Towers Limited

Job Details

• Develop and execute the company's corporate finance strategy, including financial planning, capital allocation, and performance monitoring to support the company's growth objectives.
• Design and formulate sustainable corporate finance strategies that ensure capital availability and maximisation for prosecuting short, medium, and long-term plans, projects and growth objectives.
• Manage the Company’s treasury function, which particularly involves a strong interface with entities that provide capital, initiate, and drive end-to-end the negotiation process with commercial banks and/or such other entities which fulfil the role in the money or capital market space.
• Develop, propose, and implement a mix of viable funding strategies across financing platforms that attain maximum benefit to the company.
• Oversee the investor relations function, ensuring effective communication and engagement with investors, analysts, and financial institutions.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of financial reports, including quarterly earnings releases, investor presentations, and annual reports.
• Manage relationships with institutional investors, analysts, and rating agencies, serving as the main point of contact for financial inquiries and building a strong investor base.
• Monitor financial markets, industry trends, and competitor activities to provide insights and recommendations to executive management.
• Collaborate with the finance team to analyse financial performance, assess risk exposures, and develop strategies for optimising financial outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and financial reporting standards.
• Coordinate investor events, including investor conferences, roadshows, and annual general meetings, to effectively communicate the company's financial performance and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, communications, and marketing, to align messaging and maintain consistency across all external communications.
• Build and lead a high-performing corporate finance team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented culture.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. MBA or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFA) preferred.
• 10 (ten) years of proven experience in a senior finance leadership role in corporate finance, demonstrating progressive leadership and strategic financial management.
• Strong financial modelling, analysis, and forecasting skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, instruments, and regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and practices.
• Proficiency in financial analysis software and MS Office Suite.