Finance Lead at SunFi Technology Limited

Job Summary

• The Finance team ensures that SunFi is financially sound and sustainable so we can continue to provide our customers with a better, cheaper, and more sustainable energy experience.
• The Finance team is responsible for tracking all Naira and dollars spent by the company across all of SunFi’s projects and processes.
• Thus, Accounting is responsible for high-quality execution that allows the leadership team to make well-informed decisions.
• As the Finance Lead, you will be acting in concert with your manager to model out business scenarios, monitor and manage internal budgetary control mechanisms, build and track finance performance metrics, price and evaluate new opportunities, and execute tasks relating to our accounting and finance responsibilities and budgets.
• You’ll be expected to wear many hats when working with the different divisions of our organization, as such, this is a role for natural problem solvers and team players.
• This role is ideal for self-starters who possess a can-do attitude and are eager to learn, grow and go above and beyond to drive and deliver quality results and outcomes with speed and deliver delightful experiences to our customers and internal stakeholders.
• This is a highly pivotal role at the company and has lots of opportunities for growth.

Job Responsibilities

Accounting

• Responsible for general accounting systems, structures, processes, and policies
• Support with project budgeting and monitoring
• Support with development of financial templates, models, and dashboards

Finance Compliance

• Adhere to and stay abreast of recent developments in accounting & tax standards
• Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation
• Responsible for conducting timely and accurate annual audits of company
• financials, with the goal of creating audited statements within 3 months of Fiscal
• Year closure Support with statutory monthly tax filing and remittance (VAT, Withholding Tax, CIT)
• Support with tax clearance certification compliance

Financial Reporting

• Responsible for the development of accurate financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annually) and interpreting financial information into insights to boost financial performance
• Responsible for general ledger management
• Responsible for intercompany accounting where applicable/relevant
• Support with bills payable, receivable, fixed asset, and payroll accounting
• Support with management reporting

Treasury Management

• Responsible for processing payments and reconciliations for payments
• Responsible for bank reconciliations
• Support with cash planning and cash flow management
• Support with bank relationships
• Support with revenue/receivables assurance

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support with budget control and reporting to ensure budget adherence/updates
• Periodically review financial reports and identify opportunities for cost reduction
• Analyze data and advise top management on how to maximize profits
• Analyze market trends and identify opportunities for growth/expansion
• Track critical financial success metrics and OKRs of the business

General

• Provide informal training and guidance for junior members of the Finance team
• Perform ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Head of Finance and Executive
• Leadership

Collaboration

• Learning about and supporting cross-disciplinary collaboration opportunities
• across various teams and initiatives in the company

Skills

• Experience of 2-4 years as a Finance Analyst/Associate and/or Accountant
• Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns
• Proficient user of finance and accounting software
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
• High level of emotional Intelligence
• Team player and good people management skills
• Technical knowledge of financial processes and procedures
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
• Proven experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Professionalism

• Ability to multi-task and take on additional responsibilities in line with the vision of the team
• Approachable and confident personality type, comfortable within a wide range of organizational environments.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications, specifically in Excel, macros, data analysis, and pivot tables.
• Experience working with finance systems (e.g. Sage, SAP, Oracle EBS, Quick Books and others)
• Demonstrated experience with advanced financial modelling in Excel and other tools such as Google Sheets

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance or related course
• A master’s degree would also be desirable
• ICAN/CFA/ACCA/ACA certified
• IFRS certifications or demonstrated knowledge and proficiency
• CFA a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive Family/Personal Healthcare
• Flexible Access to Salary and Employee Support Facilities
• Employee Power Program
• Learning and Growth Opportunities
• Amazing colleagues and a great work culture
• Team Bonding and a chance to build a world-class Clean Energy FinTech!