Finance Manager

Nigeria
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago
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FairMoney is a pioneering mobile banking institution specializing in extending credit to emerging markets. Established in 2017, the company currently operates primarily within Nigeria, and it has secured nearly €50 million in funding from renowned global investors, including Tiger Global, DST, and Flourish Ventures.In alignment with its vision, FairMoney is actively constructing the foremost mobile banking platform and point-of-sale (POS) solution tailored for emerging markets. The journey began with the introduction of a digital microcredit application exclusively available on Android and iOS devices. Today, FairMoney has significantly expanded its range of services, encompassing a comprehensive suite of financial products, such as current accounts, savings accounts, debit cards, and state-of-the-art POS solutions designed to meet the needs of both merchants and agents.FairMoney thrives on its diverse workforce, bringing together talent from over 27 nationalities. This multicultural team drives the company’s mission of reshaping financial services for underserved communities. To gain deeper insights into FairMoney’s pivotal role in reshaping Africa’s financial landscape, we invite you to watch informative .Job SummaryThe Finance department at FairMoney is a key component in this mission to provide banking services to all consumers across emerging markets. Finance drives the reporting, the strategic analysis and the financial operations to make FairMoney's mission possible. We are currently looking for a Finance Manager.Key ResponsibilitiesMonthly Management Reporting

Review monthly management report prepared by accountants and sign off.
Ensure there are relevant schedules supporting the items on the financial statement.
Train and motivate accountants.
Resolve issues raised by the financial control units and other reviewers timely and accurately.

Variance Analysis

Identify drivers for financial statements line items
Analyse the variance between actuals and budget as well as change over time.
Recommend corrective actions for adverse variances.

Regulatory Reporting

Ensure CBN returns is submitted on or before the 5th day of the month.
Ensure the NDIC report and other regulatory returns are submitted as at when due.
Manage CBN audits.

Year End Close/Statutory Audits

Lead the annual statutory audit.

RequirementsThe ideal candidate will be

A qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAN).
Must be very good with IFRS.
Have an Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills.
SQL and other data analytics skills are major advantage.
Have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience.
Experience in audit and/or financial service industry is necessary.
Must have excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
Be an effective team player with a positive attitude.
Must be able to work without supervision.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance.

Pension Plan.
Paid Time Off.
Hybrid Work Model.
Training & Development.

Recruitment Process

A screening interview with one of the members of the Talent Acquisition team.
Technical Interview with the Chief Financial Officer.

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