General Manager, Corporate Finance & Investor Relations at Pan African Towers

Pan African Towers Limited, is a telecommunications infrastructure and wireless service facilitator. We made our debut on the African continent, starting with initial business operations in Nigeria, in 2017; we will soon have operations in Ghana, and Liberia. We now have close to a thousand towers and operate in every city in Nigeria. We have an aggressive growth plan to reach all parts of Africa and aim to deploy up to thirty-five thousand (35,000) towers, within the next five years to help bridge the broadband coverage gap in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager, Corporate Finance & Investor Relations

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

About the Role

• The General Manager (GM) of corporate Finance & Investor Relations plays a pivotal role leading strategic financial initiatives and fostering strong relationships with investors.
• The GM Corporate Finance & Investor Relations is instrumental in managing financial relationships, conducting insightful financial analysis, and supporting decision-making processes.
• Additionally, the role oversees investor communication, ensuring transparency aligned with corporate goals.
• This dynamic opportunity allows you to lead in a critical area, making a substantial impact on the organization's financial success and growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's corporate finance strategy, including financial planning, capital allocation, and performance mon ng to support the company's growth objectives,
• Design and formulate sustainable corporate finance strategies that ensure capital availability and maximization for prosecuting short, medium, and long-term plans, projects and growth objectives.
• Manage the Company'streasuryfunction. which particularly involves a strong interface with e entities that provide capital, initiate, and drive end-to-end the negotiation process with commercial banks and/or such other entities which fulfil the role in the money or capital market space.
• Menage relationships With institutional investors, analysts, and rating agencies, serving as the main point of contact for financial inquiries and building a strong i restore base,
• Monitor financial markets, industry trends, and competitor activities to provide insights and recommendations to executive management
• Collaborate with the finance team to analyse financial performance, assess risk exposures, and develop strategies for optimising financial outcomes
• Ensure compliance With regulatory requirements a nd financial reporting standards.
• Coordinate investor events, including investor conferences. roadshows, and annual general meetings, to effectively communicate the company's financial performance and strategic initiatives.
• Develop, propose, and implement a mix Of Viable funding strategies across financing platforms that attain maximum benefit to the company.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, communications, and marketing, to align messaging and maintain consistency across external communications.
• Build and lead a high-performing corporate finance team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented culture.
• Oversee the investor relations function, ensuring effective communication and engagement With Investors, analysts. and financial institutions.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of financial reports, including quarterly earnings releases, investor presentations, and annual reports.
• Other duties assigned by line manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or relevant professional certifications (e.g CFA) preferred.
• 10 (ten) years of proven experience in a senior finance leadership role in corporate finance,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• At PAT, we believe in the power Of collaboration. Our team comprises diverse, talented individuals who work together to achieve common goals, We value different perspectives and ideas, making PAT a stimulating and inclusive workplace.
• demonstrating progressive leadership and strategic financial management
• Strong financial modelling, analysis, and forecasting skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, instruments, and regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and practices.
• Proficiency in financial is software and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to think strategically make informed decisions, and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Application Deadline 16th February, 2024.