Head, Finance Operations at Helium Health

Helium Health is a full-service Healthtech company that provides a suite of solutions for healthcare providers, payers, and patients in emerging markets — at the core of which is our SaaS based electronic medical records/hospital management information system (EMR/HMIS).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Finance Operations

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

• The Head Finance Operations will be responsible for managing the company’s financial accounting and reporting systems and overseeing the finances including working capital, investments and cash flow.
• S/he will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts / reports, annual budgets and annual financial statements in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and present same to management and the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities
Financial Management:

• Identify, develop and direct the implementation of company financial strategy; monitor finance and performance across the company.
• Develop and maintain a system of appropriate financial policies, procedures and controls to ensure efficient financial management.
• Ensure the efficient utilization of financial resources within established policies of the company; see that appropriate and timely financial and management decisions are made always.
• Develop and promote a framework to drive financial acumen and accountability across the company.
• Establish and direct the implementation of adequate operational planning and financial control systems.
• Present periodic financial reports and updates on the performance of entities to the management and board.
• Develop the strategy and performance objectives for the finance function and provide strong and effective executive leadership to the finance team.

Management Accounting:

• Implement sound accounting framework in compliance with statutory provisions.
• Put measures of controls in place to ensure that all financial transactions are accurately captured and reported; monitor and manage expenditure in-line with budget approvals.
• Oversee the management of treasury asset to achieve optimal sourcing, application and growth of funds.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build and manage relationships with relevant stakeholders including investors, business leaders, regulators, auditors, agencies etc, to ensure the best outcome for the business.
• Liaise with statutory auditors to discuss and resolve queries as they arise to ensure seamless audit exercise.
• Advise Executive Management on changes and implications in fiscal regulations and policies; government tariffs and legislations.
• Any other related duties as required.

Requirements

• First Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline from a reputable institution.
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or ACCA) with 10 - 14 years’ relevant work experience
• Excellent use of work tools including advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience of working within a financial management role including the review and/or production of monthly management accounts and VAT returns
• Experience managing a team
• Experience of producing and /or reviewing statutory financial statements.
• A proven record of communicating complex financial issues and models in a clear-cut, concise manner to all relevant stakeholders
• Proven analytical and modelling skills, and must be both commercially astute and a confident communicator
• A good understanding and experience of the financial compliance issues in Nigeria
• Proven ability to review and challenge assumptions within detailed financial forecasts.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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