Head of Finance, Nigeria at Branch.co

This role will report to the International Controller and the Nigeria Managing Director.

Here are some things you’ll do

• Manage the budgeting process and general long-term financial planning while working with stakeholders across different departments including the Global Head of FP&A 
• Coordinate financial reporting process with periodic variance analysis to ensure timely and accurate production of financial results.
• Co-lead fundraising activities which involve (but are not limited to) attending roadshows and managing investor engagements
• Liaise with external Auditors for annual financial audits and preparation of statutory financial statements.
• Oversee the finance team by ensuring their alignment with assigned roles and responsibilities, and establishing accountability via coaching/mentoring. 
• Support the Compliance team  and other departments  to ensure conformity with regulatory requirements
• Ensure all statutory tax provisions and deductions   (PAYE/VAT/WHT/Corporate tax) are reconciled and filed in a timely manner.
• Build relationships with existing and prospective bank partners to optimize processing costs and other related services.
• Periodically review existing finance team tools and processes to ensure team efficiency 

About you

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or a related discipline
• Professional finance certification e.g. ACCA, ICAN, CFA
• 6+ years of relevant experience in an accounting or finance position in a financial services organization, FinTech, or regulated company environment, with at least 2 of those in a management role.
• Knowledge of relevant IFRS accounting standards
• Detail-oriented, analytical with a strategic mindset
• Knowledge of the Nigerian investment management landscape
• Experience working with a recognized ERP system; Netsuite by Oracle preferred.
• Highly entrepreneurial and a great collaborator. You know that startups are a team sport. You listen to others, speak your mind, and ask the right questions

Benefits of Joining 

• Mission-driven, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment
• Competitive salary and equity package
• A collaborative and flat company culture
• Fully paid Premium Plan medical coverage
• Generous vacation policy
• Generous child bonding leave policy
• Pension Benefit and Life Insurance
• Discretionary trips to our offices across the globe, with global travel medical insurance (when it’s safe to travel!)
• Flexible working hours 
• Weekly team meals and social events (virtual for now!)