Head of Finance
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 10 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
Job Summary
Responsible for overseeing the administrative, and financial operations of Arca Payments. This includes developing a comprehensive financial and operational strategy, establishing metrics aligned with that strategy, and continuously monitoring control systems to protect company assets while ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Job Details
Planning
- Assist in formulating Arca Payments’ future direction and support tactical initiatives.
- Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans.
- Develop financial and tax strategies to optimize company resources.
- Manage capital requests and budgeting processes effectively.
- Create performance measures that align with the company’s strategic goals.
Operations
- Participate in key decisions as part of the Senior Management team.
- Foster in-depth relationships with all members of the management team.
- Oversee the accounting, human resources, and legal departments.
- Manage third-party relationships for outsourced accounting and finance functions.
- Oversee transaction processing systems to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Implement operational best practices across financial functions.
- Supervise employee benefit plans, focusing on cost-effective solutions.
- Lead acquisition due diligence processes and negotiate acquisition deals.
Financial Information
- Oversee the issuance of financial reports and information.
- Report financial results to the board of directors and other stakeholders.
- Monitor ongoing legal issues and their implications for the company and industry.
- Construct and oversee reliable control systems to safeguard assets.
- Ensure appropriate insurance coverage is maintained.
- Guarantee compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain records that meet auditing and governmental standards.
- Report risk issues to the audit committee of the board of directors.
- Build and maintain relationships with external auditors, addressing their findings and recommendations.
Funding
- Monitor cash balances and forecasts to ensure liquidity.
- Arrange for debt and equity financing as needed.
- Manage investment of company funds to maximize returns.
Third Parties
- Participate in calls with the investment community to communicate company performance.
- Maintain banking relationships to support financial operations.
- Represent Arca Payments with investment bankers and investors.
Supervisory
- Supervise and provide overall leadership to the finance team.
- Evaluate the structure of the finance division, identifying areas for improvement.
- Train team members and other staff on financial management, and strategy policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, and other related fields.
- Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations preferred, ICAN, ACCA, FCCA, CFA
- 10+ years of experience in financial and management roles. Proven expertise in the fintech sector is a plus.
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Method of Application
Job Summary
To provide full executive support to the CEO in management, administration, travel arrangements and meeting preparation and working on specific projects and research as required. To support and develop key internal and external stakeholder relationships on behalf of the CEO. Male candidates are preferred.
Job Details
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Efficiently manage daily calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings.
- Oversee email correspondence, prioritize action items, and ensure prompt follow-up.
- Preparing documents to be reviewed and presented by the board of directors, executives and other committees
- Assisting with meeting preparation and recording meeting times
- Performing basic accounting tasks and booking travel for the CEO
- Keeping records of corporate documents, records and reports
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on all matters pertaining to the CEO, including those of a highly confidential or critical nature. Prioritize and determine appropriate course of action, referral, or response, exercising judgement to reflect CEO’s style and organization policy.
- Work closely with the CEO to keep him well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. Act as a “barometer,” having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the CEO updated. Anticipate CEO’s needs in advance of meetings, conferences, etc.
- Replenish office materials such as snacks, printer supplies, paper, office supplies, etc.
- Provide event management support as requested.
- Other projects/duties as assigned by the CEO for the overall benefit of the organization.
Requirements
Educational Qualifications
- Minimum bachelor’s degree required. Strong background in Business Administration/Management or any related field.
- Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
Professional Qualification:
- Significant executive support experience, including supporting C-level executives in a Fintech or Financial Insititution
- Able to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and desktop publishing software; ability to design and edit graphic presentations and materials.
- Technical proficiency and problem-solving skills related to IT infrastructure; IT support and troubleshooting; and cloud-based environments (web-based applications).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail.
- High degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including Board members, senior executives, staff, community leaders, donors, and funded partners.
- Ability to complete a high volume of tasks and projects with little or no guidance.
- Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround.
- Able to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.