Finance Manager at Moment Holdings Limited

Moment - Africa is at the cusp of an economic revolution. 1.5 billion people are embracing electronic payments, mobile everything, and racing towards a digital transformation that will change the world for the next two decades. While Internet- and banking-penetration have come late to Africa, a youth-driven tidal wave of change is hitting the continent, and global businesses and local champions are in a race to unlock its potential.

In partnership with Multichoice, the largest entertainment platform on the African continent, we are building a payment platform as ambitious as the customers we serve. 
This is truly the Moment for Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Lagos

About the Role

• We are looking for someone who will be responsible for managing the accuracy of financial reporting and overseeing day-to-day financial operations. This includes ensuring compliance with local financial regulations, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, and providing key business insights to support decision-making.
• The role requires strong financial analysis skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across teams to maintain financial integrity and optimize business performance.

Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Management:

• Manage monthly financial close processes, ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statements.
• Manage company’s end-to-end accounting books i.e. record to report cycle.
• Perform month-end financial close processes and prepare financials.
• Prepare the annual budget and maintain a rolling cash flow forecast.
• Prepare financial analyses, reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Monitor, analyze and control budgets across various business functions.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and manage the annual audit process with external auditors.
• Manage the working capital cycle.
• Manage bank payments.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies in finance function.

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance:

• Requiring a comprehensive understanding of Nigerian tax regulations including VAT, CIT, PAYE, WHT and other statutory obligations, is essential. 
• File and manage tax returns and maintain compliance with Nigeria’s regulatory bodies, such as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
• Oversee and coordinate all VAT and tax return filings.
• Stay abreast of changes in tax legislation, advising the company on potential impacts and strategies for compliance.

Manage Fin.Ops Function:

• Review daily payments reconciliations and ensure processes are in place to perform accurate and timely settlements.
• Proactively identify and resolve reconciliation gaps and exceptions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for FinOps related inquiries, providing clarity and resolution to stakeholders.
• Independently lead and drive projects and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency across the organization.

Financial Leadership:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Business Development and Operations on various company wide matters.
• Collaborate with the Headoffice team and on day-to-day matters and special projects as needed.
• Own the market P&L and work with the CFO to identify areas of revenue accretion and cost optimization to run a profitable business

Team Development & Management:

• Build, mentor and lead a high-performing Finance and Fin.Ops team in Nigeria.
• Provide ongoing training and development opportunities to team members.
• Set performance objectives and conduct reviews for accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• CPA, ACCA, or ICAN (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria) qualification is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial role.
• Previous experience with a Big 4 accounting firm is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with an ERP (especially Oracle) is a significant advantage.
• Having Treasury experience, especially around cross border settlements is a plus.
• Proficient in Google workspace tools like Google Drive, Sheets, Slides and Dox.
• Strong business communication and interpersonal communication.
• Demonstrates flexibility and agility in responding to dynamic business needs.
• Experience in the payments industry, fintech or startup environment is a plus.

Remuneration

• Competitive salary
• Equity-based incentives
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with passionate team members

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online