We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Associate, Finance Operations
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Measuring the monetary funds of the company in order to find out whether they will affect the execution of all the enterprise projects.
- Monitor and manage credit cards and invoice payments for farmers.
- Approve third-party payments through accurate reconciliation of financial records.
- Manage the account payable and receivable process.
- Assist in the annual budget process.
- Assist in the development and implementation of best-in-class financial processes and internal control.
- Verify that transfer requests meet guidelines.
- Ensure that staff expenditure requests meet guidelines and budget limits.
- Provide support to management during year-end closing, which includes helping process transfers and answering any questions that colleagues in the finance division might have regarding revenue, expenditures, fund movement, etc.
- Act as the main point of contact for addressing any inquiries and questions related to financial operations.
- Perform monthly invoicing by gathering and compiling data, coordinating with associates and senior associates on cost allocations, and working with accountants to record information in the accounting system.
- Analyze existing accounting and finance systems and make recommendations for improvements.
- Develop financial goals and objectives for the team.
- Conduct periodic finance audits and recommend improvements.
- Assist financial policies and procedures for operational efficiency.
- Develop and maintain financial statements for future reference.
- Assist Senior associate in financial management and reporting activities.
- Ensure that financial operational activities are executed and delivered as per the standards set by the company.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Business or Economics.
- Master’s degree in finance and/or MBA preferred.
- 4-6 years of work experience in finance and accounting.
- Profound know-how in advanced financial analysis and investment banking.
- Familiar with data query/data management tools (Access, SQL, Business Objects).
- Ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
- Ability to work as a team as well as independently.
- Experience working with, and presenting to, senior executives.
- Extensive experience leading a complex organization and passion for getting into details to identify the root cause of issues and create innovative solutions.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; be comfortable interacting with executive-level management.
- Strong financial modeling experience.
- Strong leadership skills.
Start-Up Environment
- Thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment with dynamic business priorities.
Work Location:
- Babban Gona currently operates a decentralized model with 10 offices spread across Nigeria.
- This role would be based in Lagos
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health Insurance
- Pension
- Performance Bonus
- Annual paid vacation
- Group Life Insurance
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Job Features
Job Category | Associate, Finance Operations |