Senior Finance Controller - DFS 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
Department: Corporate, Finance

Job Description

• 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

Required Qualifications & Skills
Professional Qualifications:

• 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

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

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Note

• M-KOPA does not collect/charge any money as a pre-employment or post-employment requirement. This means that we never ask for ‘recruitment fees’, ‘processing fees’, ‘interview fees’, or any other kind of money in exchange for offer letters or interviews at any time during the hiring process.
• Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisting and interviews will take place at any stage during the recruitment process.
• We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is selected before the advertised closing date.