Signal Alliance Technology Holdings is a leading Nigerian technology holding company with operations in Nigeria and Africa. We are hiring a Financial Analyst. The ideal candidate will be responsible for improving the financial status of Cloudsa (a subsidiary of SATH) through collection and analysis of financial/operational data; monitoring variances; identifying risks and trends in forex market; and recommending actions to mitigate financial risks on the operations of the Company

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement financial analysis and evaluation with respect to:
• Cash flow projections
• Monthly revenue and customer billings
• Growth and profitability analysis & reporting
• Liquidity & Efficiency of the business
• Manage customer/deal financial risk, ensuring that deal with any customer does not lead to the non-payments.
• Monitor company credit with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) up to customer levels and ensure we meet credit terms per customer.
• Recurrent billing data base: ensuring 90-day billing before expiration of 2nd and 3rd year billings and 6months for renewals.
• Track all billings and activate these billings for customers when they are due.
• Track other sources of business revenues and ensure zero gaps in revenue collections.
• Provide financial expertise that will continually reduce the business exposure to the forex volatility.
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses.
• Prepare reports of audit findings, outlining discrepancies and recommending corrective actions to be taken.
• Evaluate business proposals, commercial transactions (local & foreign) and determine funding needs and sources.
• Generate and interpret the monthly financial reports of the business for management’s decision making.
• Develop financial initiatives and policies that may improve financial growth of the business.
• Assist the business leads with their planning and budgeting process.
• Provide all budget holders in Cloudsa with up-to-date information in relation to their budgets. Continually provide visibility on budgeted spends against actuals.
• Perform periodic reconciliation of account receivables, checking and ensuring the submission of approved invoices on due dates
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing and interpreting financial data and making comparative analyses, studying proposed changes in methods and processes.
• Provide general customer service by attending to any related queries or requests on quotes, purchase orders, etc.
• Perform any other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

EDUCATION

First degree in Accounting, Finance or related disciplines

MBA will be an added advantage

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years proven working experience as a Financial Analyst.
• Experience in forex management for business operations
• Experience with statistical analysis and financial forecasting
• Abreast of industry updates

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

ACA, ACCA or CFA – any of these is preferred

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• Corporate Finance
• Financial Planning & Strategy
• Cost Accounting
• Forex Management
• Capex Management
• Financial Modelling & valuation
• Understanding of moderately complex Accounting Concepts and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and IFRS
• Financial Budgeting and Forecasting
• Knowledge of ERP tools used to store, retrieve, and analyse financial information
• Attention to detail and the ability to identify financial data patterns
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational and multi-tasking skills

LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOURAL PROFICIENCIES

• Able to solve problems and manage multiple competing tasks and priorities.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong ability to influence through strong relationships, expertise, and data
• Ability to manage a complex set of stakeholders.
• Able to skillfully promote SATH brand, values, and culture in every connection.
• Results-oriented and able to demonstrate a high level of ownership and accountability in delivering outcomes.