Senior Finance Controller - DFS at Scale at M-KOPA Nigeria

M-KOPA is a fast-growing FinTech company offering millions of underbanked customers across Africa access to life-enhancing products and services. From our roots as the pioneer in pay-as-you-go “PayGo’” solar energy for off grid homes, we have grown into one of the most advanced connected asset financing platforms in the world, empowering a broad range of customers to achieve progress in their lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Finance Controller - DFS

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Senior Finance Controller - DFS plays a pivotal role in maintaining the financial integrity and operational excellence of our Digital Financial Services business.
• This position is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while driving strategic financial planning and operational efficiency across General Ledger, Accounts Payable & Treasury, and Asset Management functions.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Lead the preparation and maintenance of comprehensive financial records ensuring complete accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Drive timely month-end and year-end close processes, meeting all reporting deadlines
• Monitor, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts with meticulous attention to detail
• Support both internal and external audits by providing thorough documentation and insights
• Ensure full compliance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements

Financial Controls & Operations:

• Design, implement, and continuously improve financial controls and procedures to safeguard company assets
• Lead process optimization initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy
• Maintain robust internal control frameworks aligned with best practices
• Conduct regular reviews of financial processes to identify improvement opportunities

Treasury & Cash Management:

• Oversee comprehensive cash flow forecasting and treasury operations
• Optimize liquidity management strategies to support business growth
• Maintain and strengthen banking relationships across multiple jurisdictions
• Support financial risk management initiatives and investment activities
• Ensure efficient working capital management

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management:

• Manage end-to-end vendor payment processes ensuring compliance with procurement policies
• Oversee timely and accurate processing of invoices and expense claims
• Implement vendor management best practices and payment optimization strategies
• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and service providers

Strategic Partnership:

• Partner with business units to provide financial insights and support decision-making
• Contribute to strategic financial planning and budgeting processes
• Provide analytical support for business cases and investment decisions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance.

Performance Indicators

• Financial Accuracy: Zero material errors in financial reporting and 99%+ reconciliation accuracy
• Timeliness: Consistent achievement of reporting deadlines with month-end close within 5 business days
• Compliance: 100% audit compliance with no significant findings
• Process Efficiency: Demonstrated improvements in payment processing times and cash management effectiveness
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Positive feedback from internal and external stakeholders on financial support and insights
• Control Environment: Strong internal control ratings with successful implementation of improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Essential: Chartered Accountant certification from ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent recognized professional body
• Minimum 4 years of progressive finance experience.
• Experience in fintech, digital financial services, or technology companies strongly preferred

Technical Competencies:

• Expert knowledge of IFRS and Nigerian financial reporting standards
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and financial management tools
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel and financial modeling techniques
• Experience with treasury management systems and payment platforms
• Understanding of digital payment ecosystems and mobile money operations

Core Competencies:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities with data-driven decision-making skills
• Outstanding attention to detail combined with ability to see the bigger picture
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven stakeholder management and leadership capabilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Cultural sensitivity and experience working in multicultural teams

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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