Role Overview:

• You will be responsible for the full breadth of the financial support services for Traction which includes working with the Management team , business partners and other internal and external stakeholders to drive effective financial control and planning process to support business strategy.
• You will also bring in financial control through a structured outcome-oriented approach, creating specific implementation plans and governance structures, and generating transparency through measurement and feedback.

What you’ll do:

• Head the Accounting function for the group charged with planning, governance, financial control, budgeting, commercial negotiations, and performance review of all Traction businesses.
• Responsible for creating the accounting structure and strategy for the team and drive adoption by all stakeholders.
• Responsible for governing all accounting operational activities like MIS, Balance sheet, P&L, billing, A/R, A/P, cost accounting, and revenue recognition and deploying the team to discharge responsibilities arising from such activities.
• Ensure tax and statutory compliance (I.e VAT, PAYE) for the businesses with all government agencies including FIRS, LIRS, etc.
• Prepare, consolidate, and monitor annual budgets and forecasts across the businesses and report budget performance and variances to the Management.
• Creating the Annual Operating Plan for the business functions and refreshing the outlook for the year every quarter by working with and across teams.
• Identify, develop, and report on key performance metrics in tailored reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Produce financial analysis and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including the leadership team, Board of Directors, investors, and strategic partners.
• Ideate and execute innovative methods of financing various capital needs of the Traction businesses.
• Manage the year-end reporting and audit functions for the businesses by working with the internal accounting team and external auditors.
• Maintain outstanding banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners represent the company to banks, financial partners, institutions, investors, public auditors, and officials.
• Develop innovative business plans, financial forecasts, and analysis for strategic initiatives and ad hoc projects, including business lines/markets/products analysis, strategic decision-making in day-to-day operations, and other growth initiatives.
• Any other responsibility as may be prescribed by the founders or other members of the Management team.

What you’ll need (Requirements):

• B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
• 7 years experience in an Accounting, Audit, or Finance role with at least 2 years in a Managerial position
• Experience in financial services
• Demonstrated interest in the FinTech or alternative financial services operators, peculiarities, and nuances
• Professional Certification (ACA, ACCA)
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, Powerpoint)
• Excellent knowledge of Accounting Software (Sage, Quickbooks, Microsoft Dynamics, etc)
• Experience in managing multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in engaging different groups of Regulators
• Experience managing teams
• Experience in designing and maintaining chart of accounts