Current Job Vacancies at OneFi, 12th July, 2019

⏲ Jul 12, 2019, 11:12 AM
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OneFi started in 2012 as a brick and mortar consumer lender focused on the Nigerian market. Having raised a Series A round in 2015, we pivoted in 2016 to become a digital lender via the Paylater App (www.paylater.ng) and we are focused on provided access to financial services to the “Next Billion’ starting in Africa. Currently, we are the largest fully automated smartphone lender in West Africa with over 1,000,000 apps downloaded and disbursing just under 2,000 loans per day in Nigeria and Ghana. Our 2018 goal is to be a digital bank in 3 countries and have secured a banking license in Nigeria already. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Junior Legal Counsel Location: Lagos Role

We are looking for a passionate, career driven Junior Legal Counsel to join our team. This is a great opportunity to gain significant and substantial experience.

Purpose of the role

To assist the Legal Counsel in ensuring that effective legal support is provided to the commercial teams.
To propose and implement improvements to current legal processes and to assist the Legal Counsel where needed.

Duties will involve:

Supporting operational and administrative teams with legal advice on commercial contracts including drafting, reviewing and negotiating Non-Disclosure Agreements, Service Level Agreements, and Memorandums of Understanding etc.
Adapting company contract templates to the requirement of the transaction;
Provision of legal support in a range of other legal matters including company secretarial, data protection and IT;
To carry out other duties within the competence of the role holder, as requested (including additional working hours as and when required).

Requirements

0 - 2 years post call;
Must have experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, preferably from a reputable commercial law firm or a corporate organization; such experience can include internships.
Must be detail oriented.
Must be able to deliver in a timely manner;
Excellent communication skills; and
Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Job Title: Head of Finance Location: Lagos Synopsis

The Head of Finance performs all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, liquidity management as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. He/she will ensure the availability of all financial information required to support management and other stakeholders in strategic decision-making. The role will also support business development initiatives.
To be successful in this role, you should have experience crafting financial strategies and managing accounting teams. Ultimately, you will maintain our company’s financial health and increase profitability in the long run. This role reports to the CFO.

Duties, Responsibilities & Expected Outcomes

Handle the acquisition of capital assets and ensure they are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate.
Prepare supporting information for the annual audit exercise and liaise with external auditors as necessary.
Formulate policies for budget and forecast preparation; assist other departments in budget creation; prepare the annual company budget, monitor and report on variances.
Oversee the administration of all leases, contracts and other financial obligations.
Compute key business metrics and report on them to management; create additional analyses and reports as requested.
Develop and provide timely, accurate and appropriate financial statements and reports for all users in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Implement and ensure adherence to internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
Maintain complete and accurate supporting documentation for all financial transactions.
Manage the company’s cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts on a regular basis.

Expected Outcomes:

Highly proficient in use of major Accounting and analysis software and spreadsheets.
Superb spoken and written communication.
Outstanding interpersonal skills with a collaborative style of working.
Self-starter, highly motivated and well-organised, with unquestionable integrity, good judgement and strong professional ethics.
Potentially focused on Treasury and cash management processes.
A good network with the banks (FX exchange and FX structures), dealing with regulators (CBN, FIRS, etc), knowledgeable about local tax rules and regulations.
Ability to raise local debt equity, entrench a fully efficient finance function that provides sound fiscal strategy, policies, planning and processes.
Able to prepare financial statements from scratch to present a true and fair view of the company’s performance.

Qualifications & Other Requirements

MSc/MBA or relevant certification (e.g. CFA/CPA) is a plus
Experience in developing and documenting processes, policies and procedures is essential.
Management Accounting, financial planning, monitoring and performance management.
Liquidity management experience
Strong verbal and written communication.
Strong industry network.
Proven work experience as a Head of Finance, Director of Finance or similar role
In-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation and bookkeeping
Hands-on experience with budgeting and risk management
Solid analytical and decision-making skills
Leadership abilities
BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field