Head of financial operations at Watu Credit Limited in Nigeria

Job Description

WATU is looking for a strategic, logical, and nimble finance leader to act as the Head of financial operations for the West Africa Region.
The successful applicant will head and supervise financial processes across various countries, primarily Nigeria, making sure financial discipline, tax adherence, capital optimization, and financial funding preparedness.
This position is critical in assisting WATU’s growth through analytics-based financial plan, regional capital raising, and investor relation, while making sure strong risk mitigation strategy and compliance to compliance-related frameworks.

Head and oversee the finance teams spanning West Africa, with direct monitoring in Nigeria.
Ensure precise, prompt finance reporting, every month closings, and adherence with IFRS and local accounting guidelines.
Track operating capital, money movement, and cost-effectiveness across the region.
Organize audits, both within and outside the organization.

Ensure full adherence with tax legal provisions and financial rules in Nigeria and other West African countries where WATU operates.
Build solid connections with tax governing bodies, auditors, and compliance-related bodies.
Offer initiative-driven direction on tax organizing, risk risk reduction, and lawful arranging.

Bsc in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a relevant field; MSC or Master of business administration is firmly preferred.
A member of a professional body (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CFA) necessary.
At least 10 years’ expertise in progressively top level finance positions, with a minimum of 3 years at a regional or executive guidance level.
Exhibited success in coordinating multi-country financial processes, ideally in financial technology, microfinance, or asset finance sectors.
Deep knowledge of West African tax legal provisions, financial rules, and businessenvironments, especially in Nigeria.
Established history of capital lifting, investor relation, or operating with DFIsand private equity.