Finance and Admin Lead

Multigate is looking for a detailed and well oriented and driven Business Development Executive who will be in charge of increasing company revenue and expanding our client portfolio. The individual should be persuasive and have strong business acumen as well as demonstrate excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Mission for this Role

To ensure accurate, timely financial and management reporting across all Multigate entities and jurisdictions, safeguard financial integrity through strong governance and internal controls, and provide actionable insights that support strategic decision‑making and profitable growth. The role is also accountable for effective cash and treasury management and for maintaining strong working relationships with auditors, tax authorities, and financial regulators.

Key Outcomes (What Success Looks Like)

1. Accuracy and reliability of financial & management reporting

• Delivers timely, error‑free statutory and management financial statements for all entities and jurisdictions.
• Ensures strict adherence to IFRS and relevant local GAAP/reporting standards per jurisdiction.
• Maintains a track record of clean audits with minimal post‑audit adjustments and no repeat findings.

2. Multi‑entity, multi‑jurisdiction compliance

• Ensures each entity (operating entities and SPVs) meets all tax, regulatory, capital, and statutory reporting obligations on time and in full.
• Coordinates preparation and submission of regulatory returns (e.g., CBN/other regulators as applicable), including license‑specific reports, in each jurisdiction.
• Maintains an up‑to‑date calendar of regulatory deadlines and proactively anticipates changes in reporting expectations.

3. Regulator and external stakeholder management

• Builds and sustains professional, constructive relationships with regulators, tax authorities, auditors, and banking partners in challenging jurisdictions.
• Prepares clear, accurate responses to regulatory queries, audits, and inspections; anticipates likely questions and data requests.
• Supports leadership in resolving complex regulatory issues and mitigating compliance risk.

4. Strong internal controls and financial governance

• Implements and continuously improves internal control frameworks across all entities.
• Ensures appropriate segregation of duties, approval workflows, and documentation standards.
• Proactively identifies control gaps and implements corrective actions to minimize financial, operational, and compliance risks.

5. Effective cash flow and treasury management

• Maintains optimal liquidity for operations across currencies and jurisdictions.
• Accurately forecasts cash flows and manages FX exposures, repatriation constraints, and intercompany funding.
• Improves working capital efficiency (receivables, payables, settlement cycles) in collaboration with Operations and Business units.

6. High‑quality budgeting, forecasting, and performance analytics

• Leads or coordinates annual budgeting and periodic re‑forecasting for relevant entities.
• Produces insightful variance analysis, commentary, and KPI dashboards for leadership.
• Translates financial data into practical recommendations on pricing, cost optimization, and resource allocation.

7. Timely and controlled month‑end close

• Maintains a short, predictable month‑end close for all in‑scope entities.
• Ensures completeness and accuracy of journals, reconciliations, and intercompany balances.
• Drives continuous reduction in closing timelines without sacrificing quality.

8. Leadership and team development

• Builds and manages a high‑performing finance and admin team (accounting, treasury, admin as applicable).
• Coaches and develops team members, delegates effectively, and prepares successors for more senior roles.

9. Ethical standards and integrity

• Upholds high ethical standards in all financial and regulatory dealings.
• Safeguards company assets and sensitive financial information.
• Challenges inappropriate practices and escalates issues promptly.

10. Administrative oversight 

• Oversees office administration, vendor management, and office support in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Ensures administrative processes support operational efficiency and cost control.

Competencies (Must-Have Skills & Behaviors)

• Financial reporting expertise (IFRS; exposure to multi‑entity consolidations is an advantage)
• Management reporting and performance analytics
• Budgeting & forecasting 
• Treasury & cash management (including FX and cross‑border flows)
• Tax & regulatory compliance (experience with CBN/other financial regulators is an advantage)
• Internal controls & risk management
• ERP and financial systems (experience implementing or optimizing systems; strong Excel/Power BI preferred)
• Analytical and critical thinking; ability to interrogate numbers and narratives
• Communication and stakeholder management (able to explain complex financial issues to non‑finance stakeholders and regulators)
• High attention to detail and accuracy; low tolerance for errors in numbers, reconciliations, and submissions.
• Resilience and composure when dealing with demanding regulators or ambiguous requirements.

Cultural Alignment (Values Fit)

• Customer Obsession: Prioritizes the trust of internal and external users of financial information (leadership, regulators, banks, investors).
• Excellence in Action: Sets and achieves high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and documentation.
• Agility & Innovation: Adapts quickly to regulatory and business changes, and improves processes rather than only following them.
• Trust & Accountability: Transparent, reliable, and owns outcomes with regulators and auditors.
• Empowerment & Ownership: Operates with minimal supervision; takes charge of closing issues and implementing improvements across entities.

Critical Experience

• 5–7 years in finance/accounting roles, ideally in financial services, fintech, or complex multi‑entity environments.
• Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Proven success leading or supporting statutory audits with top‑tier or reputable audit firms.
• Hands‑on experience preparing IFRS financial statements and management reports.
• Experience managing tax filings and regulatory reporting; exposure to financial regulators is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience designing, implementing, or strengthening internal controls.
• ERP & financial systems implementation or optimization; strong Excel, and preferably reporting/BI tools.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior finance staff is an advantage 

Key Metrics to Track

• Completion of statutory audits before deadline with minimal adjustments.
• On‑time submission rate for all regulatory, tax, and statutory returns (target: 100%).
• Timeliness of weekly, monthly, and quarterly management reports.
• Month‑end close timeline (e.g., close by working day X).
• Operating expense ratio vs budget and savings initiatives implemented.
• Cash flow forecast accuracy and liquidity adequacy.
• Error rate in financial reports and reconciliations; number of control deficiencies identified vs closed.
• Regulator and auditor feedback (e.g., number of repeat findings, severity of issues).
• Team engagement and development indicators.