Finance Associate / Lead at SunFi Technology Limited

SunFi is an energy financial technology platform that connects people who want solar energy access to payment plans that match their needs. We work with qualified third-party installers to access easier and faster.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Associate / Lead

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

About the Role

• The Finance team ensures that SunFi is financially sound and sustainable so we can continue to provide our customers with a better, cheaper, and more sustainable energy experience.
• The Finance team is responsible for tracking all Naira and dollars spent by the company across all of SunFi’s projects and processes.
• Thus, Accounting is responsible for high-quality execution that allows the leadership team to make well-informed decisions.
• As the Finance Associate/Lead, you will be acting in concert with your manager to model out business scenarios, monitor and manage internal budgetary control mechanisms, build and track finance performance metrics, price and evaluate new opportunities, and execute tasks relating to our accounting and finance responsibilities and budgets.
• You’ll be expected to wear many hats when working with the different divisions of our organization, as such, this is a role for natural problem solvers and team players.
• This role is ideal for self-starters who possess a can-do attitude and are eager to learn, grow, and go above and beyond to drive and deliver quality results and outcomes with speed and deliver delightful experiences to our customers and internal stakeholders. This is a highly pivotal role at the company and has lots of opportunities for growth.

Job Responsibilities
Accounting and Financial Operations:

• Manage general accounting systems, structures, processes, and policies.
• Oversee the preparation of accurate financial statements and adhere to IFRS standards.
• Execute lease financing processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Maintain robust accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely collections and accurate reporting.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and legislation.

Financial Compliance and Reporting:

• Develop and present management reports (monthly, quarterly, annually) with actionable insights.
• Manage intercompany accounting and fixed asset tracking.
• Track royalties and R&D costs, ensuring compliance for accurate financial reporting.
• Support bills payable, receivable, fixed asset, and payroll accounting.
• Conduct timely and accurate annual audits of company financials to produce audited statements within 3 months of Fiscal Year closure.
• Support statutory monthly/annual tax filing and remittance (VAT, Withholding Tax, CIT), including tax clearance certification and transfer pricing.

Revenue and Cost Management:

• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of revenue streams and cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Support with pricing models for systems.
• Analyze portfolio trends to maintain profitability and mitigate risks.
• Analyze data to identify cost-saving opportunities and advise on profit maximization strategies.

Portfolio and Treasury Management:

• Monitor SunFi’s financing portfolio, including payment plans and revenue assurance.
• Perform cash flow planning, bank reconciliations, and payment processing.
• Manage relationships with financial institutions to support operational needs.
• Periodically review financial reports and identify opportunities for cost reduction.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Support with budget control and reporting to ensure budget adherence/updates.
• Analyze data and advise top management on how to maximize profits.
• Analyze market trends and identify opportunities for growth/expansion.
• Track critical financial success metrics and OKRs of the business.
• Build and utilize financial models to evaluate business scenarios and support decision-making.
• Periodically review and update budget controls to ensure alignment with company objectives.

General:

• Provide informal training and guidance for junior members of the Finance team
• Perform ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the VP, Finance, and Executive Leadership

Collaboration:

• Learning about and supporting cross-disciplinary collaboration opportunities across various teams and initiatives in the company

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or Finance or related course
• Experience of 3-5 years post NYSC as a Finance Analyst/Associate and/or Accountant
• A master’s degree would also be desirable
• ICAN/CFA/ACCA/ACA certified
• IFRS certifications or demonstrated knowledge and proficiency
• CFA a plus

Skills:
Financial Management Skills:

• Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns
• Proficient user of finance and accounting software
• Lease financing and project accounting
• Technical knowledge of financial processes and procedures
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
• Proven experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting
• Comfortable with revenue assurance and billing process
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications, specifically in Excel, macros, data analysis, and pivot tables.
• Experience working with finance systems (e.g. Sage, SAP, Oracle EBS, Quick Books, and others)
• Demonstrated experience with advanced financial modeling in Excel and other tools such as Google Sheets.

Soft Skills and Collaboration Skills:

• Able to manage, guide, and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
• High level of emotional Intelligence
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Team player and good people management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Professionalism
• Ability to multi-task and take on additional responsibilities in line with the vision of the team
• Approachable and confident personality type, comfortable within a wide range of organizational environments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Family/Personal Healthcare
• Flexible Access to Salary and Employee Support Facilities
• Employee Power Program
• Learning and Growth Opportunities
• Amazing colleagues and a great work culture
• Team Bonding and a chance to build a world-class Clean Energy FinTech!

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.