Finance Manager at Terawork

Terawork is the leading online talent marketplace in Africa that helps businesses thrive by connecting them with professional talent without geographical barriers. We have a pool of professionals with varying levels of expertise across tech, digital, business and lifestyle services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• As the Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing our company's financial resources, ensuring efficient cash flow, and mitigating financial risks associated with foreign exchange.
• This role requires a strategic thinker with a keen understanding of FX markets and the ability to implement effective management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to streamline cash flow processes.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including comprehensive analyses of FX impact on financial performance.
• Provide insights into key financial metrics and variances, communicating effectively with senior management.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes impacting financial activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal policies.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with financial service providers to optimize banking relationships.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the finance function, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency.
• Perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling, and submitting reports, analyzing industry trends, and assessing the company's financial health.
• Oversee the operations and development of the company’s finance departments including creating and reviewing policies, budgeting, recruiting, training, and conducting regular assessments of financial procedures.
• Preparation of quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor, and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Advise Executive management on decisions related to the company’s finances.
• Supervise the documentation of the company’s financial status and forecasts.
• Create strategic business plans based on the analysis of the company’s status and financial forecasts and support with the necessary strategic inputs.
• Liaising with bank relationship officers to resolve any issue relating to payment, Bid securities and APG.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or professional certification is a plus.
• Fellow / Certification of a professional financial body is a must (ACCA or ICAN)
• Proven experience (4+years) as a Finance Manager with experience.
• In-depth knowledge of foreign exchange markets, hedging instruments, andtreasury management is a plus advantage.
• Proven Experience in Financial Analysis, Financial Reports and Large Budgets.
• Tax Planning and Management/Audit
• Budgeting and Budgeting Control
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed financial decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent Knowledge of Financial Systems / Programs
• Excellent use of MS Office Suite.

Application Closing Date
3rd August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online