BFREE is a young, innovative and Nigeria’s foremost ethical debt collection startup. If you want to have fun while working in a fun environment, earn very well when you perform like a rock-star, and be part of a company where your voice matters, then Bfree is the place for you. Because we hate status-quo and we hate mediocre - we founded BFREE to revolutionize debt recovery in Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Finance Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Description
- As the Senior Finance Manager at BFREE, you will play a critical role in leading all aspects of finance internally.
- Reporting directly to the CFO or CEO, you will be responsible for overseeing accounting, controlling, taxation, audit, and financial reporting processes.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and accounting, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for driving strategic financial initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee all aspects of internal finance operations, including accounting, controlling, taxation, audit, and financial reporting across several countries and markets.
- Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Provide strategic financial guidance to senior leadership and support decision-making processes.
- Support the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
- Monitor financial performance and prepare regular financial reports for senior management and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize financial processes and drive operational efficiency.
- Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
- Stay informed about industry trends, market developments, and regulatory changes that may impact the company's financial operations.
- Other job-related duties assigned by CEO.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ICAN) preferred.
- 6+ years relevant work experience.
- Proven experience in a senior finance management role, preferably in audit/taxation or the fintech or banking sector.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements; IFRS 9 knowledge will be important for this role!
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to generate and interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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