Finance Manager at Rossland Consulting Limited

Responsibilities

• The Finance Manager will be a critical member of Organisation's executive team and help shape the Organisation's strategy.
• The position will report to the General Manager of the Organisation and will be responsible for ensuring that the Organisation is well-capitalized, has a healthy portfolio of assets and is compliant with all relevant legal & accounting laws in Nigeria and other African markets.

Some important duties that will be assigned to the person will include, but are not limited to the following:
Strategic Finance:

• Create the Organisation's capitalization and fund raising strategy such that it meets the growth projections of the Organisation.
• Create new and innovative financing structures that meet the needs of a global mix of investors.
• Lead the process of raising capital through equity, debt, quasi-equity and other structured products from international and domestic investors.
• Interact regularly with investors and ensure strong relationships with existing & future investors.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure products are priced to meet customer needs and achieve profitability targets.

Portfolio and Credit Risk management:

• Design, implement and refine Organisation's Credit Model so as to ensure a healthy portfolio.
• Set appropriate portfolio quality metrics and ensure that the balance sheet has the appropriate provisions.
• Set the direction for the Portfolio & Credit management team and manage a high-caliber team to deliver the required portfolio quality.

Accounting, Compliance and Legal:

• Recruit, manage and lead a team that will ensure the Organisation is compliant with accounting, statutory and legal regulations.
• Design and implement robust accounting control processes to protect the Organisation's assets, while also ensuring that the processes efficiently serve other parts of the Organisation.

Requirements/Qualifications

• At least 5+ years’ working experience for companies operating in the financial services or asset leasing sectors in emerging markets.
• Experience raising capital in the financial services or infrastructure sectors through innovative methods such as structured-finance or project finance approaches.
• At least 5+ years of senior leadership experience with managing a large credit portfolio.
• Vast experience in financial modelling and unit pricing.
• At least 5+ years of experience in leading the finance and accounting function of a fast growing company.
• Demonstrated excellence in hiring, managing and leading world-class teams.
• High levels of integrity.
• Experience in fast moving entrepreneurial organizations will be highly valued.