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Role purpose:

• Empower operating teams by driving efficiency, ensuring accountability and operational integrity.  You will create new processes and systems as well as improve existing ones. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded, data-driven businessperson who excels in data analysis, project management, stakeholder management, and communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve deep understanding of business needs and processes
• Engage business leaders on current processes, gaps, and anticipated changes
• Drive efficiency through process mapping and identification of opportunities
• Create systems for operating teams to use, primarily in Google Cloud Platform
• Provide initial training and support for operating teams until they are self-sufficient
• Design and conduct experiments to quantitatively identify best practices

Qualifications (Required):

• SQL
• Spreadsheet management

Qualifications (Preferred):

• University degree in a quantitative field
  • Computer Science, Actuarial Science, Engineering, Statistics, Econ, Math, MIS
• Dashboarding
• Python

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Role Overview:

• WATU is seeking a strategic, analytical, and agile finance leader to serve as the Head of Finance for the West Africa Region.
• The successful candidate will lead and oversee financial operations across multiple countries, primarily Nigeria, ensuring fiscal discipline, tax compliance, capital optimization, and investment readiness.
• This role is critical in supporting WATU’s growth through data-driven financial strategy, regional fundraising, and investor engagement, while ensuring robust risk management and adherence to regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Strategy and Leadership

• Drive regional financial strategy aligned with WATU's global goals.
• Develop and implement robust financial controls, forecasting models, and budgeting systems across West Africa.
• Provide strategic financial insight to executive leadership on business performance,risks, and opportunities.

Regional Financial Operations

• Lead and manage the finance teams across West Africa, with direct oversight in Nigeria.
• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting, monthly closings, and compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow, and cost-efficiency across the region.
• Coordinate audits, both internal and external.

Tax and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with tax laws and financial regulations in Nigeria and other West African countries where WATU operates.
• Build strong relationships with tax authorities, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
• Provide proactive guidance on tax planning, risk mitigation, and legal structuring.

Fundraising and Investor Relations

• Identify and pursue financing opportunities, including debt and equity, to support WATU’s expansion across West Africa.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international financial institutions, development finance institutions (DFIs), and potential investors.
• Prepare and present investor materials, financial projections, and business cases to support capital raising efforts.

Strategic Projects and Expansion Support

• Partner with cross-functional teams on new market entry, pricing strategies, and product innovation from a financial perspective.
• Support M&A, due diligence, and financial modelling for strategic opportunities.
• Leverage financial analytics to optimize business growth and profitability.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA is strongly preferred.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CFA) required.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in progressively senior finance roles, with at least 3years at a regional or leadership level.
• Demonstrated success in managing multi-country financial operations, preferably in fintech, microfinance, or asset finance sectors.
• Strong understanding of West African tax laws, financial regulations, and businessenvironments, especially in Nigeria.
• Proven track record of capital raising, investor engagement, or working with DFIsand private equity.