Terawork is the leading online talent marketplace in Africa that helps businesses thrive by connecting them with professional talent without geographical barriers. We have a pool of professionals with varying levels of expertise across tech, digital, business and lifestyle services.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
1.)Â Finance Manager
Job Location:Â Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- As the Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing our company’s financial resources, ensuring efficient cash flow, and mitigating financial risks associated with foreign exchange.
- This role requires a strategic thinker with a keen understanding of FX markets and the ability to implement effective management strategies.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to streamline cash flow processes.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including comprehensive analyses of FX impact on financial performance.
- Provide insights into key financial metrics and variances, communicating effectively with senior management.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements within the finance function, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency.
- Perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling, and submitting reports, analyzing industry trends, and assessing the company’s financial health.
- Stay abreast of regulatory changes impacting financial activities.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal policies.
- Negotiate terms and conditions with financial service providers to optimize banking relationships.
- Oversee the operations and development of the company’s finance departments including creating and reviewing policies, budgeting, recruiting, training, and conducting regular assessments of financial procedures.
- Preparation of quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor, and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting.
- Advise Executive management on decisions related to the company’s finances.
- Supervise the documentation of the company’s financial status and forecasts.
- Create strategic business plans based on the analysis of the company’s status and financial forecasts and support with the necessary strategic inputs.
- Liaising with bank relationship officers to resolve any issue relating to payment, Bid securities and APG.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or professional certification is a plus.
- Fellow / Certification of a professional financial body is a must (ACCA or ICAN)
- Proven experience (4+years) as a Finance Manager with experience.
- In-depth knowledge of foreign exchange markets, hedging instruments, andtreasury management is a plus advantage.
- Proven Experience in Financial Analysis, Financial Reports and Large Budgets.
- Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent Knowledge of Financial Systems / Programs
- Tax Planning and Management/Audit
- Budgeting and Budgeting Control
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed financial decisions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent use of MS Office Suite.
Application Closing Date:Â 3rd August, 2024.