Latest Vacancies at Babban Gona Farmer Services Nigeria Limited

Reports to: Head, Finance Operations
Industry: Financial Services

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of financial analysts toward achieving pre-set goals.
• Develop guidance documents for financial processes and train staff on their use.
• Verify that transfer requests meet guidelines.
• Ensure that staff expenditure requests meet guidelines and budget limits.
• Provide support to management during year-end closing which includes helping process transfers and answering any questions that colleagues in the finance division might have regarding revenue, expenditures, fund movement, etc.
• Measuring the monetary funds of the company in order to find out whether they will affect the execution of all the enterprise projects.
• Approve third party payments through accurate reconciliation of financial records.
• Monitor and manage credit cards and invoice payments for farmers.
• Act as the main point of contact for addressing any inquiries and questions related to financial operations.
• Perform monthly invoicing by gathering and compiling data, coordinating with the Financial Control team on cost allocations, and working with financial analysts to record information in the accounting system.
• Analyze existing accounting and finance systems and make recommendations for improvement.
• Support periodic finance audit and development of financial policies and procedures for operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain financial statements for future reference.
• Support financial planning, budgeting and other reporting activities.
• Ensure that financial operational activities are executed and delivered as per the standards set by the company.
• Develop operational initiatives to achieve financial goals.
• Monitor and manage expenses within the established budget.
• Performs a variety of administrative activities to ensure financial and personnel requirements are met in a timely manner.

Requirements
Experience in  Finance and Accounting Role:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Business or Economics.
• Master’s Degree in Finance and/or MBA is an advantage.
• 3 - 5 years of work experience in finance and accounting
• Profound know-how in advanced financial analysis, cash management - accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations,  investment banking, etc.
• Strong financial modeling experience.

Other Requirements:

• Strong leadership skill; and ability to streamline functions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - both written and oral.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skill.
• Ability to work with a team or independently.
• Extensive experience leading a complex organization and passion for getting into details to identify root cause of issues and create innovative solutions.
• Excellent presentation skills; must be comfortable interacting with executive-level management.
• Strong negotiation skills٫ with a good ability to build relations with employees and vendors.
• Strong organizational skills with business-oriented thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data to derive business insights
• Ability to provide support to; and collaborate with internal units and external groups to achieve business objectives

Start Up Environment:

• Thrives in a fast paced, start-up environment with dynamic business priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Health Insurance
• Pension
• Performance Bonus
• Annual Paid Vacation
• Group Life Insurance

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Key Responsibilities
Capital Raising and Investor Relations:

• End-to-end process of organising and managing capital raising processes, preparation of marketing and due diligence materials, addressing questions from investors, organizing meetings and roadshows, as well as negotiations and fund documentation preparations.
• Focus on raising capital - build and cultivate existing investor relationships.
• Identify potential investors and develop proper points of contact, both direct and indirect, in order to develop direct relationships for capital raising.
• Initiate calls to investors and meet face-to-face to explain investment opportunities.
• Participate in strategic planning with senior management to set financial goals, as well as the company’s strategic agenda.
• Effectively articulate the investment philosophy and strategy to potential and existing investors.
• Drive and manage the institutional investment process.
• Participate in investment, valuation and risk management processes.
• Assist the Leadership team with strategic decisions and business initiatives associated with fundraising, marketing, and investor relations.
• Build a network of institutional investor relationships as a foundation for future capital raises.
• Participate in organizing investor due diligence, subscription, and closing.
• Develop and manage communication protocols for all boarded investors, including distribution of periodic performance updates and financial information.
• Preparation of due diligence responses, meeting agendas, etc.
• Produce deliverables for communication with existing and prospective investors;
• Maintain and update information on existing investors, including contact information, investor activity, and portfolio construction planning, and communicate this information internally;
• Develop a thorough understanding of investors’ investments and activity in order to competently represent the firm and report to investors;
• Manage third-party vendors such as legal counsel and marketing consultants;
• Manage certain levels of investor communication such as transaction announcements (new deals, add-on, exits);
• Work with senior leadership and external consultants to optimize and maintain Babban Gona brand.

Location:

• Babban Gona currently operates a decentralized model with 10 offices spread across Nigeria.
• This role would be based in Lagos.

Reporting Line:

• This position reports to the Head, Corporate Finance.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or other relevant field. The equivalent of the same in practical experience is also acceptable. The candidate will also be better suited with ICAN, CFA or ACCA certification.
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills and experienced in financial analysis and modelling
• 6 - 8 years of related experience in a Corporate Finance role within a fast-moving and dynamic business environment, preferably in a senior corporate finance role
• Experience in Corporate Finance Role
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data to derive business insights

Other Requirements:

• Good knowledge of the local and international financial markets
• Previous track record of success in capital raising
• Strong organizational and project management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize deliverables, and manage and meet tight deadlines
• Experience with due diligence processes and analyses
• Service-oriented and pro-active, with good interpersonal skills and a passion for developing strong relationships with existing clients and prospects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills (including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Strong financial modelling skills; outstanding analytical and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and problem solving skills
• Ability to provide support to; and collaborate with internal units and external groups to achieve business objectives

Start Up Environment:

• Thrives in a fast paced, start-up environment with dynamic business priorities.