Finance Manager – Afrimash

The Opportunity

Afrimash is driving agricultural transformation through innovation, efficiency, and financial inclusion. As our Finance Manager, you will play a critical role in maintaining Afrimash's financial health, ensuring transparency, compliance, and strategic alignment with our growth objectives.

This role demands a hands-on professional who is comfortable working across budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, and reporting — while providing strategic insight to management. You'll help shape how Afrimash allocates capital, manages costs, and drives profitability across its marketplace operations.

What Success Looks Like

By Month 3:

• Deliver accurate monthly financial reports and unified budget templates across both business units.
• Establish structured internal controls for expense management and approvals.

By Month 6:

• Maintain 100% on-time statutory filings and remittances (PAYE, VAT, Pension, etc.).
• Implement dashboards for cash flow tracking, margins, and financial KPIs.

By Month 12:

• Support external audit completion with zero compliance gaps.
• Achieve measurable cost optimization across key expense lines.

Ongoing:

• Deliver reliable data and analysis for strategic decision-making.
• Ensure financial compliance, discipline, and visibility across all Afrimash operations.

Core Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Manage the end-to-end financial operations of both the Marketplace and Special Projects units.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, and variance analyses.
• Maintain accurate general ledger, reconciliations, and financial documentation.
• Ensure prompt processing of accounts payable, receivable, and expense reports.
• Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for financial consistency.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management

• Coordinate annual and quarterly budgeting exercises with department heads.
• Track performance against budgets and provide variance insights.
• Monitor cash flow, manage liquidity, and project funding needs.
• Advise leadership on cost control, resource allocation, and investment priorities.

Compliance & Audit Coordination

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian financial, tax, and statutory regulations.
• Prepare and submit PAYE, VAT, Pension, and other remittances on time.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory agencies for annual audits and reviews.
• Maintain proper record-keeping in line with financial reporting standards.

Grant & Donor Fund Management

• Oversee the financial tracking and reporting of donor-funded projects.
• Ensure all grants and program budgets meet donor compliance and documentation requirements.
• Support Afrimash's finance narrative for donor, partner, and investor reporting.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Implement and manage financial systems and reporting tools (ERP, dashboards, or accounting software).
• Streamline workflows to improve accuracy, speed, and data visibility.
• Support automation and data-driven financial decision-making.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Collaborate with the CEO and department leads on financial strategy and performance reviews.
• Provide actionable insights to support business decisions, funding, and cost efficiency.
• Represent finance in leadership meetings, ensuring alignment between financial and operational priorities.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• 5–7+ years of experience in accounting, financial management, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian accounting standards, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience preparing management reports, budgets, and audits.
• Hands-on background in both corporate finance and donor-funded projects is an advantage.

Ideal Background

• Experience in eCommerce, agriculture, or startups with multiple revenue streams.
• Exposure to both for-profit and impact-driven financial reporting.
• Familiarity with dual-unit structures (Marketplace + Project/Grant).

Technical Skills

• Excellent command of accounting and ERP software (e.g., QuickBooks, Zoho Books, or Sage).
• Strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (pivot tables, dashboards, variance analysis).
• Ability to design and manage financial dashboards for real-time visibility.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.

Personal Qualities

• Reliable, detail-oriented, and structured in execution.
• High integrity and confidentiality in managing financial information.
• Strong analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Why Join Afrimash?

Impact & Growth

• Contribute to one of Africa's most innovative agri-tech companies.
• Your work directly strengthens financial sustainability and transparency that enable farmers' success.

Career Development

• Direct visibility with executive leadership and cross-functional decision-making.
• Opportunity to develop into a Head of Finance or CFO-level role as Afrimash expands.
• Access to financial systems, analytics tools, and capacity-building programs.

Work Environment

• Hybrid working model: a mix of in-office and remote work with flexibility.
• Collaborative culture with strong support, and emphasis on learning and feedback.
• Clear expectations, with accountability and recognition for results.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Statutory benefits: health insurance, pension, leave entitlements.