• AjoCard is looking for a passionate, self-driven robust Financial Controller to take the finance department to the next level. As successful candidate you will be a leading the finance team responsible for all aspects of financial management, including:
• Preparing budget and analysis and monitoring of results
• Presenting and responding to investor queries
• Regulatory and financial reporting
• Development of internal control policies and procedures.
• Treasury function
• The controller will collaborate with the executive team to drive the company’s strategy, growth and success to Series A and beyond.

The role will report to the CEO.

Key competencies

• 7-10+ years of experience as a Financial Controller or a similar role with combined experience in accounting and finance
• Commercially minded – good understanding of the business drivers, drive the team through constructive challenge and generate and work out own ideas as well
• Strong ownership of allocated responsibilities and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
• Natural leader and ability to motivate and develop teams in a positive manner
• Problem solver
• Multitask and manage competing priorities and deliver to strict time deadlines
• Right balance between detail oriented and focus on the bigger picture
• Excellent project management skills; preferably hands-on experience with delivery on OKRs
• Ability to present to and liaise with board members and investors.
• Knowledge and skills requirements
• Qualified Accountant (ACMA, ACCA, ACA) with strong current knowledge of IFRS accounting standards.
• Good understanding of accounting software (knowledge of Quickbooks and BankOne is an advantage)
• Bachelor’s degree required (minimum 2:1) preferably in Finance or Accounting
• Strong knowledge of month- and year-end closing process including consolidation.
• Experience with financial modelling, budgeting and monitoring and creating financial statements
• Solid knowledge of tax and other applicable company laws and regulations in Nigeria.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work high performance environment
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Primary responsibilities

• Manage daily settlement and reconciliation process, which are the bedrock of our business and key mitigants of errors and fraud.
• Manage all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue recognition and cost accounting.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly consolidated financial statements including management accounts and quarterly board reports and provide the board with meaningful analysis and recommendations
• Manage treasury operations and cash flow management
• Drive strategy and growth of the company and be a solid business partner to all
• departments by providing input and assistance where necessary.
• Monitor execution of the strategy through accurate and timely reporting on KPI’s
• Lead the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Develop and document business processes, internal controls and accounting policies
• Ensure that internal controls relating to financial reporting are operating effectively
• Manage compliance with all state, federal government and other statutory reporting
• requirements and tax filings
• Work closely with management/executive teams to follow up on adhoc requests
• Manage, mentor and motivate the finance team
• Manage compliance with IFRS principles