Corporate Finance & Treasury Manager Job at MainOne Cable

MainOne Cable is a leading facilitator and preferred provider of innovative telecom services and network solutions such as Connectivity and Data Center Solutions to Telecom operators, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), other businesses and Government institutions across West Africa.

MainOne Cable's success is built on having talented and highly proficient people within their respective fields as the driving force behind our business. A job in MainOne is different from any other you have had. With joining MainOne you'll be challenged, inspired and proud as you become a part of something big.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Position: Corporate Finance & Treasury Manager

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Permanent
Department: Finance

Responsibilities

• The Manager will be responsible for defining and negotiating where applicable the appropriate capital structures for all business transactions including loans taking into consideration the business needs, corporate liquidity, risk management, accounting, and legal/policy requirements. He or she will manage the organization’s liquidity, investments and loan books.
• He or she will utilize an analytical approach and methodical thinking in managing a range of transactional and advisory work within the Finance Department.  

 Other responsibilities include to:

• Forecast cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, funds available for investment and ensure all obligations are met as and when due by maintaining adequate funding of the cash position and effective treasury management.
• Maintain banking relationships and work with bankers to ensure minimal charges on bank accounts.
• Manage funds and minimize forex exposure.
• Advise on exchange and interest rates risk mitigating hedge products where this may be beneficial to the group.
• Arrange for and manage debt financing as required.
• Negotiate bank charges and fees to obtain lowest transaction costs for the enterprise.
• Advise management on the liquidity aspects of its short and long term planning.
• Invest funds for optimal returns.
• Maintain a system of policies and procedures that impose an adequate level of control over treasury activities across all business entities.
• Ensure the policies are reviewed as necessary and adhered to by team members.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and development of the organisation.
• Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company's automated financial systems.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in any numerate course.
• CFA, MBA and any other professional certification such as ICAN/ACA/ACCA would be an added advantage.
• Six (6) to eight (8) years of relevant experience in Banking Operations, Treasury Management and/or Corporate and Investment Banking with at least two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory role.

Competencies Required:

• Strong Quantitative Skills
• Research Skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Superior Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
• Impeccable Attention to Detail
• Time and Priority Management Skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Exceptional Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism, especially in dealing with confidential information

Demands of the Job

• Have regular updates on financial management issues and cash management strategies.
• Able and willing to work long hours and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including IFRS and IAS.
• Knowledge of Federal and State financial regulations.
• Able to communicate effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone with individuals and at C-level with a wide variety of organisations and audiences.
• Able to research, analyse and interpret complex information and produce clear verbal and written reports.