Description
Key Responsibilities
Review monthly expenses to ensure that expenses are booked correctly and work with the finance team to make any necessary reclassifications.
Handles the preparation of fiscal records and financial plans, policies, and reports.
Develop a schedule for investment transactions and analyze efficiency, trends, revenues and financial commitment to project future revenues and expenses.
Demonstrate appropriate understanding/working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls, and apply them.
Advise the team on how to meet targets and create investment capital.
Train team members on how to generate finance from shares and loans.
Gather, analyse and interpret complicated numerical information.
Assess and predict financial risks and returns; use financial modelling to predict outcomes.
Negotiate and structure financial details; provide investment advice, tactics and recommendations.
Assist in the preparation and analysis of annual budgets and long-range plans.
Prepare consolidated forecasts and analyze trends in revenue, expense, capital expenditures and other related areas.
Conduct complex business analysis including ROI, NPV and IRR, making recommendations to management on new products, features, pricing, and marketing promotions, based on historical financial data.
Research, analyze and synthesize data from multiple sources into business information as directed and by self-identification of business information needs.
Instruct team members on how to prepare financial and business-related analyses and research in such areas as financial and expense performance, rate of return, depreciation, working capital, and investments.
Work with management and business units to determine strategic objectives and identify opportunities to meet set goals.
Support the head of the department in managing investor relations functions.
Handle compilation and analysis of consolidated budgets and long-range plans.
Requirements
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Business Administration or other related discipline.
A deep grasp of the Nigerian banking landscape and expertise in SME financing.
7-10 years work experience in SME financing, business development or similar role.
Strong relationship with financial institutions to negotiate loans.
Negotiation skills, detail-oriented and Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills
Ability to build strong relationships and a comprehensive knowledge of the agricultural sector.
Knowledge of compliance and regulations in Nigeria.
Strong financial analysis skills and quantitative analysis planning
Extensive experience leading a complex organization and passion for getting into details to identify the root cause of issues and create innovative solutions.
Other Requirements
Strong organizational and project management skills and attention to detail
Ability to multi-task, prioritize deliverables, and manage and meet tight deadlines
Experience with leading due diligence processes and analyses
Service-oriented and proactive, with good interpersonal skills and a passion for developing strong relationships with existing clients and prospects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong Microsoft Office Skills (including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Excellent interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills
Ability to provide support to; and collaborate with internal units and external groups to achieve business objectives
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