Finance Lead at Tespire LLC

Tespire is an Edutech company incorparted to help school handle their management software.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Lead

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• We are looking for a dynamic and strategic financial leader who understands accounting, reporting, and payroll while having strong expertise in fundraising and investor relations within the tech ecosystem.
• The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing Tespire’s financial operations, securing funding, and fostering relationships with investors to support the company’s growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management & Accounting: Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Payroll & Tax Compliance: Manage payroll processes, tax filings, and employee compensation structures.
• Fundraising & Investor Relations: Identify, engage, and secure investors for funding rounds. Build and maintain strong relationships with venture capitalists, angel investors, and institutional investors.
• Tech Startup Fundraising Ecosystem: Develop and execute fundraising strategies for pre-seed, seed, and Series A/B rounds. Ensure smooth financial operations to attract venture funding.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Provide insights into business performance, financial health, and growth strategies to executive leadership.
• Risk Management: Monitor financial risks, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and optimize capital structure.
• Strategic Advisory: Partner with the executive team to shape the company’s financial future and drive business expansion.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or CFA is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as ICAN, CPA, ACCA, or CFA are highly preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in finance, accounting, fundraising, and investor relations, preferably in the tech or startup ecosystem.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, fundraising strategies, and investor communication.
• Proven track record in securing funding and managing venture capital or private equity relationships.
• Knowledge of Nigerian financial regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience with startup financial management, burn rate analysis, and capital allocation strategies.

Salary
N300,000 - N400,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2025.

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