Head of Finance at Moment Holdings Limited

Moment is an integrated payments platform for Africa, incubated as a joint venture by MultiChoice, Rapyd, and General Catalyst. We connect businesses and consumers in over 40 African countries. We're able to do so through our broad network that aims to cover over 100 payment providers, 200 local payment methods, and 40 currencies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Finance

Location: Nigeria
Job type: Permanent
Working schedule: On site
Category: Finance

The Role

• As we expand our operations in Nigeria, we seek a highly skilled, experienced and motivated Finance Manager to lead our finance function in Nigeria. 
• This is a strategic and hands-on role that requires a seasoned professional to oversee all accounting, reporting, tax and regulatory activities while contributing to the overall growth and success of the company. 
• If you’re a results-driven leader with expertise in these areas and exceptional culture, we want to hear from you!

Accounting & Financial Management:

• Manage monthly financial close processes, ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statements.
• Manage company’s end-to-end accounting books i.e. record to report cycle.
• Perform month-end financial close processes and prepare financials.
• Prepare the annual budget and maintain a rolling cash flow forecast.
• Prepare financial analyses, reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Monitor, analyze and control budgets across various business functions.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and manage the annual audit process with external auditors.
• Manage the working capital cycle.
• Manage bank payments.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies in finance function.

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance:

• Requiring a comprehensive understanding of Nigerian tax regulations including VAT, CIT, PAYE, WHT and other statutory obligations, is essential. 
• File and manage tax returns and maintain compliance with Nigeria’s regulatory bodies, such as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
• Oversee and coordinate all VAT and tax return filings.
• Stay abreast of changes in tax legislation, advising the company on potential impacts and strategies for compliance.

Manage Fin.Ops Function:

• Review daily payments reconciliations and ensure processes are in place to perform accurate and timely settlements.
• Proactively identify and resolve reconciliation gaps and exceptions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for FinOps related inquiries, providing clarity and resolution to stakeholders.
• Independently lead and drive projects and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency across the organization.

Financial Leadership:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Business Development and Operations on various company wide matters.
• Collaborate with the Headoffice team and on day-to-day matters and special projects as needed.
• Own the market P&L and work with the CFO to identify areas of revenue accretion and cost optimization to run a profitable business

Team Development & Management:

• Build, mentor and lead a high-performing Finance and Fin.Ops team in Nigeria.
• Provide ongoing training and development opportunities to team members.
• Set performance objectives and conduct reviews for accountability and continuous improvement.
• Competitive salary and equity options
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with passionate team members.

Requirements

• CPA, ACCA, or ICAN (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria) qualification is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial role.
• Previous experience with a Big 4 accounting firm is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with an ERP (especially Oracle) is a significant advantage.
• Having Treasury experience, especially around cross border settlements is a plus.
• Proficient in Google workspace tools like Google Drive, Sheets, Slides and Dox.
• Strong business communication and interpersonal communication.
• Demonstrates flexibility and agility in responding to dynamic business needs.
• Experience in the payments industry, fintech or startup environment is a plus.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity options
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with passionate team members

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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