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  • Posted: Sep 7, 2020
    Deadline: Sep 30, 2020
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    We combine a deep knowledge of consumer behaviour and climatic conditions to deliver affordable Lease to own solar services to Micro businesses in Nigeria. Our innovative business model and best-in-class technology is helping our customers to switch from petrol generators to solar. Our mission is to make solar accessible, reliable and affordable to Nigerian micro-businesses for productive use.
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    Finance Manager

    Job Overview

    • This position reports directly to the CEO and serves as an integral part of the management team.
    • The ideal candidate will have previously worked in an equipment leasing, microfinance or microinsurance institution.
    • As Finance Manager, the candidate will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating overall corporate strategy with the CEO and other determents with emphasis on bottom-line performance, working capital/liquidity and enhancing shareholder value.
    • This position will manage the Accounting and Finance team and provide Senior management with useful insights to help make better decisions on formulating and executing corporate strategy.
    • The candidate will manage the Accounting and Finance team and will design and implement operational controls and reporting procedures to ensure a high performing Accounting and Finance team.
    • The candidate will be required to professionalise and streamline the Accounting and Finance department, enabling rapid growth by significantly improving financial systems, risk management, operational efficiency, controls and KPIs.

    Responsibilities

    • Responsible for full day-to-day management of Accounting and Finance function, Shareholder relations and supporting future capital raising rounds.
    • Support the CEO and investors in additional fundraising, due diligence, mid-term financial planning and exit strategy
    • Establish KPI's and reporting metrics
    • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for senior management and investors
    • Create monthly and quarterly budget and forecast for each department
    • Effectively lead the Accounting and Finance team by developing and coaching existing team and by hiring and retaining top-grade talent
    • Manage the accounting team to ensure that clearly defined processes for Accounts payables, Accounts receivables and Debt recovery are followed
    • Develop and implement a financial risk management policy
    • Assess and predict financial risk and returns
    • Advise senior management on Financial policies
    • Think ahead of regulatory policy changes
    • Assist in contract negotiation with suppliers

    Required Qualifications and Experience

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance related field
    • ICAN or ACCA qualification
    • Minimum of 10 years' working experience, with at least 5 years in Management capacity spanning Accounting, Finance, Business Planning, Operations and Reporting with excellent knowledge of banking and insurance business.
    • Previous experience working in a microfinance, equipment leasing or microinsurance institution will be advantageous
    • MBA and CFA will be advantageous
    • Knowledge of statutory and regulatory issues as well as global best practices

    Skills and Competencies:

    • Strong budget and management skills, including proven ability to manage project/process.
    • Strong knowledge of Accounting software such as Quickbooks
    • Ability to develop Financial projections
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Ability to adapt to change quickly and multi-task.
    • Excellent ability as a consultant/negotiator to influence company senior management and Board of Directors.
    • Ability to deal with ambiguity, tight timelines, multiple priorities, and demanding Customers, in a fast-moving, constantly changing environment.
    • High degree of professionalism, maturity and confidentiality.
    • Strong oral, written interpersonal and presentation skills.
    • Strong People skills- Building Collaborative Relationships, highly developed, demonstrated teamwork skill.
    • Demonstrated ability to see the big picture and provide useful and strategic advice and input across the company and on the executive team.
    • Creative and forward-thinking skill.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to work within and manage a team of professional, guiding and coordinating towards achieving common objectives.
    • Strong Leadership skills.
    • Strong ethics.
    • Responsible for presenting and reporting accurate and timely historical financial information of the Company.
    • Responsible for capital planning and allocation as well as a balance sheet and Cashflow optimization.
    • Reports financial status by developing forecasts; reporting results; analysing variances; developing improvements.
    • Coordination of financial reports within the Company.
    • Demonstrates an excellent understanding of business finance and performance analysis.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@winock.com using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.

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