Our business was founded in 2019 to address the significant gap in the global genomics market; Nearly 90% of genetic material used in pharmaceutical research is Caucasian.

Only 2% is African, despite the fact that Africans and people of African ancestry are more genetically diverse than all other world populations combined. As a result, pharmaceutical research and development is lacking the diverse data that may hold the key to medical discoveries and new healthcare solutions.

As a key member of leadership team in Nigeria, the Financial Controller works together with the senior management team in the overall strategic planning and decision-making for the robust growth and development of the company. Reporting to the VP of Finance, s/he works directly with senior leadership to strategize profitable growth, asset optimization, and process improvements. The role provides key financial management, forecasting, analysis, and recommendations to optimize business performance, budgeting, and cash flow – including ensuring adequate liquidity during periods of rapid growth. The role ensures company financial accountability, providing financial statement reporting, tax preparation, audit coordination, policy creation, and keeps abreast of other regulatory compliance needs. S/he also has a primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all accounting and financial-related activities of the company, including leadership of the finance and accounting team, and oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.

Additionally, the Financial Controller will work with departments to track financial performance and jointly set plans with departments and leadership to achieve annual goals.

Essential Functions

1. Strategic Financial Leadership
   
2. Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the organization
   
3. Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior management and executives to support company growth and improvement in profitability
4. Participate in and support the development of strategic plans
   
5. Forecast financial trends based on data analysis; prepare strategic recommendations
   
6. Present quarterly and annual reports to venture capital partners, investors and board of directors
7. Work with department leadership to plan, monitor, and analyze budgets for each department, including reasons for variances
8. Develop internal audit programs and procedures
   
9. Build financial infrastructure, including the selection and maintenance of financial software
10. Build an accounting team as the company grows, including remote and global members
    
11. Lead and mentor the finance and accounting team, including planning, monitoring, and appraising individual and team results

Financial Management, Reporting & Analysis

1. Prepare and monitor annual budgets
   
2. Coordinate, prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
   
3. Manage all tax planning, returns and compliance with required federal, state, local, and international entities as applicable, including payroll, property and other taxes
4. Create financial reporting processes (daily/ weekly/ monthly/ quarterly/ annual)
   
5. Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls to protect assets
   
6. Establish, monitor, and enforce financial policies and procedures
   
7. Track and ensure cash flow is appropriate and sustainable
   
8. Oversee payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable
   
9. Comply with GAAP, and all other federal, state and local legal requirements for financial and tax reporting, as well as IFRS, or other international standards as applicable
   
10. Serve as liaison to all financial and auditing third parties providing services to company
    
11. Monitor and confirm financial condition by conducting internal audits, and providing information to external auditors
12. Monitor debt and credit, pursue collections as applicable
    
13. Handle insurance and risk management policies and ensure compliance; develop business continuity policies and procedures for events of emergency or natural disaster
14. Other duties as assigned
    

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Strong understanding of finance, GAAP, IFRS, and/or technical accounting
   
2. Ability to interpret financial data and draw conclusions for strategic action
   
3. Expert proficiency in financial software management
   
4. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
5. Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills
   
6. Strong leadership and mentoring skills
   
7. Expert proficiency with MS Office
   
8. High level of integrity and dependability
   
9. Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
   
10. Results-oriented, strategic thinker and planner
    
11. Cross-cultural competency; ability to work with a diverse, global team
    
12. English fluency; fluency in French is a plus
    

Education & Certifications

1. ACCA, CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) credentials, strongly preferred
2. BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related fields
   
3. Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration (MBA), or related degree, strongly preferred
   

Experience

1. 7-10 years’ experience in a senior financial leadership role
   
2. Experience in managing audits, financial reporting and/or regulatory compliance
   
3. Experience in developing finance and reporting infrastructure and systems, preferred
   
4. Experience in biotech, medical research (CROs), pharmaceutical or similar field, preferred
5. Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced, swiftly changing entrepreneurial environment; experience in rapidly growing companies, preferred
6. Experience working in a company based in multiple locations, preferred; global experience a plus
7. Experience managing remote teams, preferred
   

Other

Authorization to work in the Nigeria

Valid international travel documentation

Occasional domestic and international travel may be required

Our client celebrates diversity and is proud to be an inclusive employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, marital status, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a mental or physical disability, or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristics.

Monthly Salary: N2,500,000