Finance Manager
Job Summary
We are looking for a super-smart finance and accounting professional to lay the foundation of our in-house finance function. This person will build Ilara Health’s finance team from the ground up and will eventually be in a position to move into a Head of Finance or a CFO role.
- Minimum Qualification: Masters
- Experience Level: Management level
- Experience Length: 5 years
Job Description/Requirements
Responsibilities
Build and refine revenue and cost accounting processes
Coordinate with outsourced accountants to get monthly/weekly accounting reports
Build in house capacity for accounting
Ensure tax/regulatory compliance on all fronts (payroll, logistics, sales)
Manage company budgeting and planning processes
Provide management constant visibility on P&L and key financial metrics
Support management on capital markets strategy and opportunities (ie working capital, debt and equity financing)
Requirements
3 - 5 years finance experience at a top-tier investment bank, management consulting firm, investment fund, accountancy firm or large-cap corporate
Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration; MBA / CFA / CPA preferred
Prior work experience across Sub-Saharan African markets strongly preferred, experience with cross-regional teams and stakeholders a plus
High degree of attention to detail and accuracy
Exceptional proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint