Posted on Mon 13th May, 2024 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)
Carbon is a pan-African digital bank with a mission to provide friction-free finance to its customers. Carbon promises to play a fundamental role in its customers’ lives wherever they are, with flexible solutions. We pride ourselves on our efficiency and with just $10mm of equity raised in 2015, we have disbursed over $100m in loans and earned more than $30mm in revenue over the last 2 years. Carbon has operations in Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria, supported by a talented team spread between Lagos, Nairobi, London, Argentina, and Palo Alto so we operate with a remote-first mindset.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Finance Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Finance
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated, experienced, and highly skilled individual who will have primary responsibility for carrying out regulatory financial reporting and accounting activities for Carbon.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation, management, and running of the financial activities of the company.
Responsibilities
Manage key stakeholder relationships including Central Bank, Auditors, respective Tax authorities as well as Bank and Deposit entities
Oversee the annual audit exercise and liaise with external auditors as necessary
Coordinate the external tax consultants for the tax filings and ensure compliance with accounting, tax, and other statutory requirements.
Accurately prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and Board finance packages passionately and promptly.
Financial Analysis; Leading financial analysis to assist management with the profitability of Income streams and highlighting the potential for cost efficiencies.
Establish accurate forecasting processes that enable the formulation of informed strategies and direction by management. Liaising with relevant stakeholders such as the board in creating financial plans & strategies that support the overall business objectives.
Lead project for process improvement and automation of manual processes in the finance department using no-code tools
Scenario planning and forecasting involving the use of data to advise management on areas such as unit economics, product development, market expansion, and M&A activities.
Liquidity and Cash Flow management and development of cash budgets that predict company runway and Cash Flow position.
Improve Carbon’s internal policies and oversee the design of internal controls and processes, identifying and assessing areas of significant business risk.
Requirements
Passion and drive to disrupt the consumer lending industry for the better
7+ years of work experience in a Managerial position in a similar industry (Microfinance Bank), preferably a Central Bank regulated entity
Strong understanding of the CBN regulatory environment and microfinance banking practices including experience dealing with banks, regulators, auditors, tax authorities, and investors
Proficient in financial analysis and modeling, with advanced Excel skills.
Strong working knowledge of financial reporting tools, such as QuickBooks and Excel, and other Ms. Office tools
The ability to think creatively and critically and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous work environment
Tech-savvy mindset, with experience implementing financial automation and ERP systems.
Experience in SQL and Tableau is an added advantage
Willingness and drive to challenge the status quo
B.A / MBA in Accounting / Finance or relevant field; Chartered Accountant. CPA / CFA qualification is a plus
Benefits
A great and upbeat work environment populated by a multinational team.