Head of Finance at Konga Online Shopping Limited

JOB SUMMARY

• The head of Finance will provide strategic leadership across financial management, operational efficiency, compliance, and governance within a fast-paced fintech environment. This role is responsible for driving financial performance, strengthening operational processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting scalable growth.

KEY DUTIES

• Lead the company’s financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Oversee financial reporting, management accounts, cash flow management, and statutory reporting.
• Provide accurate financial insights and analysis to support executive decision-making.
• Manage cost optimization, revenue tracking, and profitability analysis across products and business units.
• Ensure strong financial controls, policies, and procedures are in place and consistently applied.
• Oversee audit processes (internal and external) and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax authorities, banks, and financial partners.
• Oversee day-to-day operational functions to ensure efficiency, scalability, and service reliability.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve operational processes, workflows, and controls.
• Ensure alignment between operations, technology, finance, and business teams.
• Drive automation and process optimization in line with fintech best practices.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements (CBN, NDIC, PCI-DSS, NDPR, AML/CFT, etc., as applicable).
• Oversee enterprise risk management, including financial, operational, and regulatory risks.
• Work closely with Legal, Compliance, and Technology teams to manage regulatory audits and inspections.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing finance and operations teams.
• Partner with the CEO and executive team to support strategic initiatives and growth plans.
• Provide regular reports and updates to management and the Board as required.
• Support fundraising, investor relations, and due diligence activities when required.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• 8 to 12 years of related work experience with at least 3 years in a Head of Internal Audit role or equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of Federal regulations
• In-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation and bookkeeping
• Ability to effectively communicate with Board of Trustees and Senior Management.
• Hands-on experience with budgeting and risk management
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models
• Proficiency in accounting software
• Solid analytical and decision-making skills
• Leadership skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
• MSc/MBA or relevant certification (e.g. ICAN/ACCA)