Finance Manager
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Date: 4 days ago
City: Lagos, Lagos
Contract type: Full time

As Finance Manager, you will be the backbone of financial operations, guiding the team with precision, insight, and strategy. Their mission is to bridge Nigeria's energy gap through innovation and smart financing, and your role ensures that our financial engine runs smoothly, efficiently, and transparently.
This is an opportunity to bring structure to a fast-growing environment and shape how they manage resources to power sustainable solutions across the country.
Who are we searching for?
Financial Management
This isn't just about managing accounts. it's about enabling sustainable growth. Your financial systems, insights, and discipline will fuel our ability to scale clean, reliable energy across Nigeria.
Challenges you may face in this role...
This is an opportunity to bring structure to a fast-growing environment and shape how they manage resources to power sustainable solutions across the country.
Who are we searching for?
- You're highly analytical, spotting patterns others miss and translating data into strategy.
- You're detail-oriented and methodical, with an eye for accuracy and compliance.
- You're proactive, owning financial processes end-to-end and making things workâwithout being told twice.
- You're collaborative, working cross-functionally to connect the dots between finance, operations, and HR.
- You're driven by purpose, and motivated by the chance to make a lasting impact.
Financial Management
- You will maintain accurate financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
- You will oversee daily financial operations, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- You will prepare detailed financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to support informed decision-making.
- You will assist in developing and monitoring annual budgets and financial plans.
- You will analyze budget vs. actual performance and provide actionable recommendations.
- You will monitor cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations.
- You will reconcile bank statements and manage financial transactions.
- You will develop credit assessment and scoring models.
- You will define loan approval criteria and risk mitigation strategies.
- You will monitor loan disbursement, repayment performance, and portfolio health.
- You will ensure financial compliance and reporting to investors or funding partners.
- You will ensure full compliance with tax and statutory regulations.
- You will support audit processes with timely and accurate documentation.
- You will coordinate with banks, auditors, and regulators when needed.
- You will work closely with HR to manage PAYE remittances, pension contributions, and monthly salary disbursements.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or related field
- 7+ years of experience in financial management or accounting
- Strong proficiency in accounting tools like Zoho Books and Microsoft Excel
- Deep understanding of tax laws, financial principles, and regulatory standards
- Chartered qualification from a reputable accounting body (e.g., ICAN, ACCA)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional communication skills and a high level of integrity
- Adaptability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
This isn't just about managing accounts. it's about enabling sustainable growth. Your financial systems, insights, and discipline will fuel our ability to scale clean, reliable energy across Nigeria.
Challenges you may face in this role...
- Balancing the rigor of compliance with the agility of a startup
- Building efficient systems in a resource-constrained environment
- Collaborating with multiple teams while ensuring financial integrity
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance (HMO)
- Pension plan
- Paid time off
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Inclusive team that values innovation and ownership
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