Establish strong financial control, planning, reporting and capital discipline for the company and support group-level financial governance where assigned.
Provide reliable financial insight so leadership can make informed decisions on network investment, operating costs, revenue, cash flow and growth
Key Responsibilities
Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, business planning, scenario analysis and monthly financial performance reviews.
Produce accurate, timely management accounts, cash-flow forecasts, balance-sheet reporting, variance analysis and decision-useful dashboards.
Establish and maintain effective financial controls, approval limits, segregation of duties, accounting policies, expense controls and financial procedures.
Manage treasury, liquidity, bank relationships, cash forecasting, payment controls and working-capital planning.
Support financing, investor due diligence, capital raising, lender reporting and financial modelling in coordination with the CEO, Group CEO and Board.
Develop financial models for network rollout, customer acquisition, service pricing, capital expenditure, operating expenditure, unit economics and profitability.
Oversee accounts payable and receivable, billing reconciliation, collections monitoring, credit controls, supplier payment schedules and customer-debt escalation.
Ensure compliance with applicable tax, statutory filing, accounting, audit and financial-reporting obligations in Nigeria and other relevant jurisdictions.
Coordinate external audits, tax advisers, company secretarial support and internal reviews; track remediation of audit findings.
Work with the CCO to assess contract profitability, pricing, discounts, customer credit risk, revenue recognition and commercial terms.
Work with the CTO and Procurement to evaluate capital expenditure, vendor quotations, asset registers, inventory controls, project costs and budget variances.
Develop and maintain financial policies, procurement controls, delegated authorities, fraud prevention and risk-management procedures.
Provide the executive team and Board with concise reporting on performance, liquidity, financial risks, forecasts and corrective actions.
Build and lead a capable finance team and ensure appropriate systems, documentation, reporting calendars and internal controls are in place.
Qualifications, Experience & Competencies
Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree
At least 16 years of progressive finance experience, with substantial leadership responsibility and evidence of sound financial control.
Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent recognised accounting qualification is strongly preferred.
Strong capability in financial planning and analysis, management accounting, cash-flow management, budgeting, taxation, audit and internal controls.
Experience in financial modelling, capital budgeting and assessing infrastructure or technology investment is highly desirable.
Knowledge of Nigerian statutory and tax requirements and relevant financial-reporting standards.
Strong Excel and financial-systems skills; experience implementing or improving finance processes and reporting tools.
High integrity, discretion, analytical ability, attention to detail and confidence engaging with senior executives, auditors, banks and investors.