Finance Manager at ASOLAR Systems Nigeria Limited

ROLE DESCRIPTION

• The Finance Manager will serve as the financial backbone of ASNL — responsible for the company's financial health, reporting integrity, debt management, and long-term financial planning. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who can build robust financial systems, manage existing lending relationships, and support the MD in preparing ASNL for further investor and funder engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts
•  Own the month-end close process — journal entries, reconciliations, accruals
• Maintain a dual-currency (NGN/USD) accounting framework reflecting FX exposure
• Produce board-ready financial packs and investor-grade reports

Borrowing & Debt Management

• Manage all existing loan facilities and development finance instruments
• Negotiate loan terms, covenants, and restructuring arrangements with lenders
• Lead due diligence processes for new debt or equity funding rounds

Financial Planning & Modelling

• Build and maintain a rolling 3–5 year financial model with actuals, forecasts, and scenario analysis
• Model CBN FX curve projections and their impact on USD-denominated liabilities
• Prepare business cases and financial projections for grant applications and DFI presentations

Controls, Compliance & Tax

• Implement and maintain robust internal financial controls and approval workflows
• Ensure FIRS compliance and all accounting compliance (VAT, WHT, CIT) and manage external auditors
•  Oversee pension (PFA) remittances and statutory deductions

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• ACA (ICAN) / ACCA — min. Part-Qualified
• 5+ years post-qualification, 2+ yrs management
• Proven debt/borrowing management with banks or DFIs
• Advanced Excel — DCF, scenario analysis, dynamic models
• IFRS/NGAAP proficiency; FX/dual-currency experience
• Solar, energy, fintech, or PAYG sector experience
• Familiarity with DFIs: REA, NEP, USAID, IFC
• Audit pack preparation experience
• ANGAZA or PAYG platform financial reporting