Finance Manager AATC Abuja

About Afreximbank African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a Pan-African multilateral financial institution mandated to finance and promote intra-and extra-African trade.

For 30 years, the Bank has been deploying innovative structures to deliver financing solutions that support the transformation of the structure of Africa’s trade, accelerating industrialization and intra-regional trade, thereby boosting economic expansion in Africa. A stalwart supporter of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Afreximbank has launched a Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) that was adopted by the African Union (AU) as the payment and settlement platform to underpin the implementation of the AfCFTA. Working with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the AU, the Bank is setting up a US$10 billion Adjustment Fund to support countries to effectively participate in the AfCFTA. At the end of December 2023, Afreximbank’s total assets and guarantees stood at over US$37.3 billion, and its shareholder funds amounted to US$6.1 billion. The Bank disbursed more than US$104 billion between 2016 and 2023. Afreximbank has investment grade ratings assigned by GCR (international scale) (A), Moody’s (Baa1), Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A-) and Fitch (BBB). Afreximbank has evolved into a group entity comprising the Bank, its impact fund subsidiary called the Fund for Export Development Africa (FEDA), and its insurance management subsidiary, AfrexInsure, (together, “the Group”). The Bank is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.

JOB PURPOSE

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Preparation and oversight of budgets, forecasts, and monthly group reporting.
• Monitoring revenue streams and expenses to optimize profitability.
• Identifying financial risks and cost-saving opportunities.
• Conducting internal inspections and reporting results to the Regional CFO.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and monthly reviews.
• Maintenance of the fixed asset register.
• Monthly general account analysis and variance reporting.
• Management of banking transactions and supplier payments.
• Processing payroll and submitting social contributions.
• Coordination of internal and external audits.
• Cash flow monitoring and effective working capital management.
• Financial control over hotel assets and investments.
• Approval of payments and commitments jointly with the General Manager.

Compliance and Ethical Responsibilities

• Adhering to AML, regulatory, and ethical conduct standards.
• Ensuring compliance with operational, administrative, accounting, and HR procedures.
• Keeping informed of changes in fiscal and social legislation and informing the GM accordingly.

Team Management and Interdepartmental Coordination

• Liaising with other departments on financial needs and requirements.
• Guiding department heads on budget-aligned decisions.
• Supervising reporting accountants.
• Integrating and training finance staff, fostering professional development.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibility

• Ensuring security and proper backup of financial and social data.
• Promoting basic health and safety protocols.
• Encouraging eco-friendly practices (e.g., energy and paper saving).

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Years & Nature of Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial management, accounting, or a related field at 4 or 5 stars hotels.
• Fluency in local language and English
• Familiarity with hotel operations, regulatory compliance, and the use of accounting systems like SAGE is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of labor laws and tax rules.
• Ability to design dashboards and monitoring tools.
• Analytical thinking, detail-oriented, and strong summarization skills.
• Ethical, honest, and respects confidentiality.
• Strong adaptability, organizational skills, and independence.
• Managerial aptitude and a proactive approach.
• Previous experience in a similar financial management role.
• Specific knowledge of the hotel industry is required.
• Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, reporting, audit coordination, and team supervision is essential.