Director of Finance (Fintech) at Black Pen Recruitment – Lagos

Black Pen Recruitment is South Africa’s #1 recruitment consulting firm specialised in BPO services, foreign language recruitment and staffing solutions and immigration services. With our outstanding experience in the BPO industry and our own in-house immigration division, we will find the right candidates for foreign language specialist positions as well as immigration solutions for foreign employees.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Director of Finance (Fintech)

Location: Lagos (Remote)
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

We are looking for a Director of Finance (FinTech) to supervise all financial tasks of our client, including building and managing their finance team. Acting with the mindset of a startup founder, you will maintain their client’s financial health as they grow their revenue each month. In the short run you will help them maintain their 20-30% month revenue growth rate. In the long run you will help them increase profitability.
Director of Finance (FinTech) responsibilities include creating forecasting models, assessing risk in investments and ensuring all accounting activities comply with regulations. To be successful in this role, you should have experience crafting financial strategies and managing accounting teams.
Top candidates are clear communicators who are highly self-motivated; eager to collaborate, exchange knowledge, apply new skills and pitch in for whatever the team needs to ship new code.

Responsibilities

Forecast monthly, quarterly and annual results
Approve or reject budgets
Conduct risk management
Evaluate and decide on investments
Supervise a team of Accountants
Allocate resources and manage cash flows
Conduct profit and cost analyses
Develop secure procedures to maintain confidential information
Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with financial regulations
Consult board members about funding options
Recommend cost-reducing solutions.

Requirements

B.Sc / BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
M.Sc / MBA or relevant certification (e.g. CFA/CPA) is a plus.
+7 years of proven work experience as a Head of Finance, Director of Finance or similar role, ideally in the FinTech industry
International financial experience required
Capital markets or Big 4 experience is a plus (e.g. Deloitte, EY, PwC and, KPMG)
In-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation and bookkeeping
Hands-on experience with budgeting and risk management
Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models
Proficiency in accounting software
Solid analytical and decision-making skills
Leadership abilities.