Finance Director - Social Sector Lending (Health, Agriculture, Others) at Soft Walk Social Credit Limited - Hayok Medicare Limited

Hayok Medicare Limited has significant experience in project management, organisational development, proposal development and resource mobilization in the health and other social sectors. With our Listen Design Implement Reflect Adapt (LiDIRA) approach, we deliver high-quality results for your organisation.

Job Title: Finance Director - Social Sector Lending (Health, Agriculture, Others)

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

Job Summary

• We are seeking a young, ambitious, and entrepreneurial Finance Director to lead the financial strategy, design lending products, drive investment mobilization, and oversee operational structures.
• The ideal candidate will play a foundational leadership role in building the company, with the opportunity to earn sweat equity based on performance and commitment.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy:

• Develop and implement financial and lending models suited for health, agriculture, and social sectors.
• Design sustainable and innovative credit products for individuals, MSMEs, and institutions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Capital Mobilization:

• Support fundraising through equity, debt, grants, and blended finance options.
• Build relationships with banks, development finance institutions (DFIs), donors, and investors.

Operational Oversight:

• Set up and supervise financial operations including loan origination, credit risk management, collections, and compliance.
• Oversee audits, internal controls, and regulatory filings.

Team & Systems Development:

• Help recruit and build a high-performance finance and operations team.
• Guide the implementation of digital tools for loan management, accounting, and analytics.

Governance & Reporting:

• Engage with the Board and founders on strategic planning, performance reviews, and investment decisions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial services, preferably with exposure to microfinance, impact lending, or fintech.
• Strong understanding of lending mechanics, risk management, and financial modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to build or scale up a finance-related enterprise or department.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to take ownership and work under dynamic startup conditions.
• Integrity, leadership, and commitment to social impact.

Salary
N500,000 with opportunity for sweat equity (subject to terms and performance).

What We Offer

• Opportunity to co-create and lead a new financial institution.
• Sweat equity options for high performers, linked to milestones and growth.
• Dynamic and mission-driven work environment.
• Access to networks in the health, agriculture, and development finance sectors.

Application Closing Date
14th August 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and a one-page letter of interest to: hr@hayokmedicare.ng using "Finance Director Application - Soft Walk Social Credit " as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.