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📍 Nigeria Role Only. This position is based in Lagos, Nigeria and manages SOLAPS’s Nigeria financial operations. SOLAPS is hiring for a separate USA-based Finance Director role — if you are interested in the USA finance position, please visit our careers page for that listing. This post is for the Nigeria Finance Manager only.

Finance Manager, Nigeria – Role Summary

The Finance Manager, Nigeria is SOLAPS’s most senior financial officer in-country — owning the full financial management function for SOLAPS Nigeria, including financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, Nigerian tax compliance, and oversight of the trade finance and import payment process. Reporting to the Nigeria Marketing Manager, this role is also a strategic partner to the leadership team, providing financial discipline, risk management, and data-driven insight that enables the business to scale confidently. The Finance Manager directly supervises the Compliance & LC/Trade Finance Specialist and supports coordination of intercompany transactions with the SOLAPS USA entity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) compliant with IFRS; lead the month-end close by Day 5.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budget process; maintain a rolling 12-month financial forecast; build scenario models for strategic decisions.
• Cash Flow Management: Own the 13-week rolling cash flow forecast; manage Nigeria bank accounts and USD domiciliary accounts; ensure FX availability for China import payments.
• Nigeria Tax Compliance: Manage all FIRS obligations — CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, pension (PenCom); ensure 100% on-time filing of all returns.
• Trade Finance Oversight: Supervise the Compliance & LC Specialist on LC management, Form M, and CBN FX compliance for all China import transactions.
• USA Coordination: Support intercompany transaction management and reporting coordination with the SOLAPS USA entity (in liaison with the USA finance team).
• Financial Controls: Design, implement, and enforce SOLAPS’s financial controls framework; conduct monthly reconciliations across all accounts.

KPIs:

1. Financial Reporting:
   • Monthly management accounts delivered to the Nigeria Marketing Manager by Day 5 of each month.
   • Budget vs. actual variance explained and reported in writing every month.
2. Cash Flow:
   • 13-week rolling cash flow forecast accuracy within ±10% of actuals.
   • USD FX availability maintained at a minimum of 6 weeks’ import cover at all times.
3. Tax Compliance:
   • 100% on-time filing rate for all FIRS and LIRS tax returns.
   • Zero tax penalties or compliance violations.
4. Controls:
   • 100% bank reconciliation completion by the 10th of each month.
   • Financial controls framework documented and implemented within 60 days of hire.
5. Team Management:
   • Compliance & LC Specialist achieves zero LC discrepancies and zero import compliance violations per quarter.
   • Finance team weekly meeting held without exception; Rocks tracked quarterly.

Expected Results/Outcomes:

• Financial Clarity: The Nigeria Marketing Manager and SOLAPS leadership team always have an accurate, timely picture of the company’s financial health — with no surprises.
• Cash Confidence: SOLAPS never misses a China import payment or payroll run due to cash or FX constraints.
• Tax Compliance: SOLAPS operates in full compliance with all FIRS, CBN, and CAC requirements — with clean books ready for audit at any time.
• Scalable Finance Function: Financial systems, processes, and controls that can support SOLAPS’s growth from startup to a significantly larger operation without requiring a complete rebuild.
• Investor Confidence: Clean, IFRS-compliant financials that give USA-based investors accurate, confidence-inspiring data on Nigeria commercial performance.

Compensation:

• Base Salary: $38,000 – $58,000 per year (senior management grade; based on qualifications and experience).
• Performance Bonus: Up to 20% of base salary, tied to financial reporting timeliness, tax compliance, and cash flow management targets.
• Other Benefits: Health insurance, data/airtime allowance, professional membership fees (ICAN/ACCA), annual leave, and professional development support.

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