Nigeria Finance Lead at One Acre Fund

About the Role

• As Nigeria Finance Lead, you will join a growing team striving to end poverty by transforming the lives of Nigerian farmers.
• The team’s purpose is to scale the OAF model in Nigeria. To be successful in this role, you have in-depth knowledge of risk management methods and the ability to create forecasting models and advise our leadership team on important projects through concise and informative analysis.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

• Facilitate long-term financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Lead financial analysis for the country program including operational plans' diligence, sensitivity analyses, cost optimization, analyzing new inorganic growth opportunities, and investment decisions to support strategic decision-making
• Support Frontier Projects - creating financial models for new business opportunities across the country program that emphasize program financial sustainability and effectiveness.

Risk Management and Fraud Prevention

• Develop and implement comprehensive financial risk management strategies aligned with the country program's overall goals.
• Assess the potential impact of economic, market, and regulatory factors on our financial health.
• Implement and oversee internal controls to prevent fraudulent activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, coordinating internal and external audits.
• Foster a culture of ethical behavior and integrity throughout the country program through ongoing communication and awareness initiatives.

Budgeting & Variance Analysis

• Work with Department Heads to set annual budgets and manage the monthly BVA process.
• Manage organizational cash flow forecasting by working in partnership with department leads.
• Present monthly, quarterly, and annual management account reports to the Country Director and the leadership team.

Career Growth and Development

• We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people.
• You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance.
• We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

• A chartered Finance Professional with 6+ years of relevant work experience
• Must have advanced knowledge and utilization of Excel or Spreadsheets (experienced in financial modeling and analysis).
• Experience managing complex projects.