Senior Finance Manager at Omnibiz Africa

At Omnibiz, we’re fully dedicated to supporting local businesses and helping them navigate the modern market. Over 52,000 businesses across the FMCG industry have trusted us to provide them with the services and necessary tools to overcome contemporary challenges in the market place. Why? The answer is simple - they believe the same thing that we at Omnibiz believe: for the global economy to thrive, local businesses must be given the grounds to grow.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Finance Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• As Senior Finance Manager, you will be responsible for handling the financial operations and strategic financial planning for our Nigerian e-commerce business.
• You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and compliance responsibilities, as well as ensuring solid financial management practices and assisting with corporate growth objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial planning and analysis process, including annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Provide strategic insights and financial recommendations to senior management to support decision-making and business planning.
• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and treasury operations to optimize cash utilization and ensure adequate liquidity for business operations.
• Monitor cash flow performance and implement strategies to mitigate cash flow risks.
• Develop financial models and scenarios to evaluate business performance, investment opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct financial analysis and sensitivity analysis to assess the potential impact of various business decisions on financial outcomes.
• Identify and assess financial risks, including market risk, credit risk, and operational risk, and develop strategies to mitigate risk exposure.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies related to financial risk management.
• Serve as a key liaison with external stakeholders, including auditors, regulatory authorities, and financial institutions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or professional certification (e.g., ACCA, ICAN) is preferred.
• Proven experience in finance management roles, preferably in the e-commerce or retail industry. 
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and make strategic recommendations.
• Excellent knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to e-commerce businesses in Nigeria.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis techniques.

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