Responsibilities:

Partnering with the Head of Finance SSA, you'll oversee the financial health of local operations in Nigeria and West Africa.
Lead revenue analytics and business partnering responsibilities to drive growth and accelerate business executions.
Prepare timely and high-quality P&L forecasts, assess client deals, and effectively manage approval timelines.
Ensure accurate accounting of Nigeria operations, timely reporting, and compliance with corporate policies, GAAP, and SOX requirements.
Participate in continuous improvement activities to meet internal customers' expectations and focus on delivering agile business results.
Revenue Analytics and Business Partnering
Lead the analysis of key business drivers (e.g., volumes, transactions, etc.) for use in strategic planning, annual budgeting, and quarterly forecasting.
Develop financial strategies to drive business growth and accelerate in-market executions.
Lead the financial assessment of client incentive deals, by completing and signing off the associated financial models. Work closely with business team throughout the deal process by supporting the deal structuring effort and challenging assumptions appropriately. Ensure ultimately that Visas interests are front and centre, financial targets are being met, while offering attractive terms to clients.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 years of work experience with a bachelors degree, or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g., Masters/MBA), or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD.
Degree in Accounting or professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA CPA or equivalent) is preferred.
Hands-on experience with US GAAP/IFRS and SEC/statutory requirements.
Strong technical accounting skills, and experience researching and documenting accounting issues.
Expert skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint, familiarity with integrated accounting applications, particularly Oracle, and proven system skills (e.g., TM1, Hyperion, etc.)
Proactive, high-energy, and motivated team player capable of delivering multiple initiatives/projects.
Ability to cultivate strong relationships across the business, communicate effectively with Executive Management, and work well under pressure.
Experience working cross-functionally, geographically, and with virtual teams while promoting a culture of openness, trust, and flexibility.

How to Apply:

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