Lidya is a financial services platform to improve access to credit and finance across frontier and emerging markets starting with Nigeria. We are recruiting to fill the position of Finance Analyst in Lagos.

Job Description

• The Finance Analyst position is responsible analyzing financial data and developing profit-focused action plans.
• You will be a fundamental contributor to the fiscal health and success of Lidya with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise approach.

• Financial Reporting: Researching, monitoring, and analyzing financial data to be a fundamental contributor to the fiscal health and success of Lidya, including but not limited summarizing data to structured reports on Lidya’s and client’s financial status and risks.
• Loan Portfolio Growth: Support the evaluation, authorization and approval of loans given to customers including, ensuring that credit appraisals and documentations are completed properly.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Coordinating with other members of the finance team to review financial information and forecasts.
• Verification of documentation presented for all loan applications and ensuring they meet KYC, loan assessment and any other documentation as required by the Lidya and by the regulators.
• Managing the cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Preparing weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly operating reports to present to senior management and provision of recommendations for improvements based on trends.
• Supporting the preparation of annual financial information be provided to the external auditors.

Desired Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years+ of experience (preferably commercial) working with an Investment Bank, Commercial Bank, Management Consulting Firm or in a Finance Analyst Role.
• Ability to plan, implement, and administer financial information and control systems. Knowledge of the principles, processes, and standards for integrated financial analysis and reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Investments or a related Business discipline.
• Self-starter with the desire to contribute from day one to supporting Lidya in providing premier financial services.

Skill set:

• Strong analytical skills including the ability to read and assess both individual and company financial statements – profitability, cash flow and debt service capacity analysis + projections.
• Ability to extract data from financial systems, manipulate in offline environments such as Excel, and assist in the preparation of financial models.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, must be comfortable interacting with senior-level management and making data-driven recommendations.

How to Apply

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