Finance Manager at MultiChoice Group

MultiChoice Group is a leading entertainment company and we’re home to some of the most recognised brands on the continent. Our entertainment platforms – DStv, GOtv, Showmax and DStv Now – are a hub for more than 19 million people across 50 co

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time
Career level: Mid-Senior level

Purpose of the Position

The role will be responsible for providing financial direction and leadership towards achieving the annual goals and objectives

Responsibilities
Strategy Execution/Delivery:

Implement the company’s strategy and ensure long-term financial stability.
Implement financial planning process to deliver MultiChoice Nigeria business objectives
Continuously assess delivery/milestone in the CVM and Customer Journey Roadmaps
Monitoring MultiChoice Nigeria business performance
Monitor MultiChoice Nigeria budgets
Assist in preparation of the Nigeria group business plan, budgeting and forecast processes
Monitor systems of internal, operational and financial control
Monitor financial and operational risk
Monitor non-cash movements as required relating to treasury relationship
Review legal contracts to ensure commercial viability and legal conformity
Review monthly financial packs of respective businesses
Implement standards, business policies and procedures for related functional areas
Participate in planning and conduct of the annual statutory audit
Implement financial reporting framework
Achieve Operating Revenue
Implement incentive scheme to help maintain Channel Partners motivation to promote sales and retention
Manage financial information of the group company in Nigeria (DTH, DTT, DStv Media Sales, MSSL)
Appraise and advise on commercial opportunities and financial targets
Develop and maintain effective financial models
Balance sheet management
Co-ordinate the planning and budgeting processes and ensuring that they are integrated with business strategy
Participate in planning and conduct of all internal audit activities
Participate in preparation and review process of budgets and quarterly forecasts

People Management:

Create a strong, sustainable, robust leadership pipeline – outstanding bench strength
Invest appropriate time to find, attract, develop and retain right talent (no unwanted turnover)
Appoint the right leaders in the right jobs (at direct report level), manage performance and deal with poor performance
Provide leadership in the aspect of Performance direction, goal clarification, communication, engagement, ethics, commitment & energy
Talent management, capacity, competence & skills – development
Responsible for team strength & performance level (attraction, selection, retention & development)
Ensure alignment with Team strength, performance and energy matched strategic requirements – under performers identified, improved or removed
Change & transformation readiness
Ensure team adapts to change effectively and achieve transformation objectives set
Create Model for a full, diverse and flowing talent pipeline

Qualifications