Financial Manager (FinTech – Unsecured Loans)

Black Pen Recruitment – Our client, an AI-Driven lending platform, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to join their Nigerian team

Job Title:
Qualification:
MBA/MSc/MA, BA/BSc
Experience:
+7 years of proven work experience
Job Description:
  • Are you an experienced Head of Finance in the FinTech space?
  • Do you have hands-on financial operation experience?
  • We have the perfect opportunity for you!
  • The team consists of innovators and builders with domain expertise in the lending space. They share a determination to continue leveraging data-driven approaches to problem-solving by building products that the market needs and API integrations that drive value across the board.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Prepare monthly account reconciliation on all financials, to include balancing all accounts Daily, Monthly and End of year
  • Forecast monthly, quarterly and annual results
  • Conduct risk management, tax compliance and payroll
  • Allocate resources and manage cash flows
  • Conduct profit and cost analyses
  • Develop secure procedures to maintain confidential information
  • Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with financial regulations
  • Recommend cost-reducing solutions.
Job Requirements:
  • B.Sc / B.A in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
  • M.Sc / MBA or relevant certification (e.g. CFA / CPA) is a plus
  • +7 years of proven work experience as a Head of Finance, Director of Finance or similar role, ideally in the FinTech industry
  • Experience in one of the Big 4 consulting firms preferred
  • Start-up experience a plus
  • In-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation and bookkeeping
  • Hands-on experience with budgeting, risk management, all operations of accounts, tax compliance and payroll
  • Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models
  • Proficiency in accounting software
  • Solid analytical and decision-making skills
  • Leadership abilities.