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Job Overview: 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Manager with a strong background in financial services and a proven track record of driving growth. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement business development strategies to expand the company's market presence in the fintech industry.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including partnerships, alliances, and new markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring a deep understanding of their needs and how our solutions can meet them.
• Drive profitability through strategic growth initiatives and by identifying and analyzing market trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop tailored solutions that meet client needs and align with company goals.
• Lead negotiations with clients and partners, ensuring favorable terms and outcomes for the company.
• Monitor and analyze industry trends and competitors to identify potential opportunities and threats.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and proposals to potential clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field. A Master’s degree would be an advantage.
• 5+ years of experience in business development, preferably within the financial services or fintech sector.
• Strong understanding of financial services, market analysis, and strategic planning.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to drive business growth and achieve sales targets.
• Experience with project management and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner
• BCS Business Analysis Foundation
• CBI Professional Banker Diploma.

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MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Test Planning and Design:

• Develop, review, and execute detailed test plans and test cases for mobile applications based on requirements and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand the application’s features and functionality.

Test Execution:

• Perform functional, usability, performance, and security testing on mobile applications across different platforms (iOS, Android).
• Conduct both manual and automated testing as needed.
• Test mobile applications on various devices and operating systems to ensure compatibility and performance consistency.

Bug Reporting and Tracking:

• Identify, document, and track defects and inconsistencies found during testing using issue-tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla).
• Work closely with developers to reproduce issues and ensure they are resolved in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATION:

• Strong understanding of mobile application architecture and development processes.
• Proficiency in using bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and scripting.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

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MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, resources, and budget estimates.
• Coordinate project kick-off meetings and facilitate regular project status meetings to track progress and address any issues or risks.
• Utilize project management tools and methodologies to effectively manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications, both internally and externally.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders, including senior management, regarding project status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Collaborate closely with product owners and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives and priorities.
• Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential obstacles to project success.
• Work closely with technical leads and team members to resolve issues and escalate critical issues to senior management when necessary.
• Implement best practices for risk management and issue resolution to minimize project delays and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team members to share feedback and implement lessons learned from previous projects.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to define testing strategies and ensure that deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor project performance metrics and KPIs to measure progress and identify opportunities for process improvement.

QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree or PMP certification is a plus.
• Proven 5+ years of experience as a Technical Project Manager, preferably in the fintech or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and project management best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Solid technical background with experience in software development, web technologies, and cloud platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with a track record of successfully leading cross-functional project teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and navigate complex project environments.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment is highly desirable.
• Passion for fintech innovation and a strong commitment to driving financial inclusion and empowerment.

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Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the operations team, overseeing work assignments and performance evaluations of team members.
• Ensure stable operation of infrastructure components such as servers, networks, and databases, monitor system performance, and promptly address issues and incidents.
• Develop and execute contingency plans to swiftly restore normal operations during system failures or network interruptions.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and scalability, ensuring systems meet business requirements.
• Design, implement, and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline routine tasks and enhance work efficiency.
• Manage security policies, ensure system and data security, monitor potential security risks, and implement appropriate preventive and corrective measures.
• Participate in formulating IT infrastructure development strategies, evaluating the feasibility of new technologies and solutions, and providing recommendations.
• Continuously improve and optimize operations processes, ensuring the best work efficiency and resource utilization.
• Provide emergency support, assist in resolving critical issues, and offer technical guidance and training.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in system operations and management, with a preference for those with team management experience.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix operating systems, possessing strong skills in Shell scripting.
• Familiarity with network architecture and security, experience in setting up VPNs, network packet capturing, and expertise in troubleshooting and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with virtualization and containerization technologies such as VMware, Docker, and the ability to maintain K8S clusters.
• Understanding of CI/CD processes and tools, familiarity with deployment workflows and standards to effectively avoid release failures.
• Basic programming skills, preferably in languages like Python, Java, or other scripting languages.
• Effective communication skills and a strong spirit of teamwork, able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-solving ability, maintaining composure and making quick decisions in high-pressure environments

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We’re looking for an experienced Tax Specialist who is passionate about our mission of driving financial inclusion in Africa. The ideal candidate will assist in preparing quarterly and annual tax provisions and performing tax accounting duties.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax calculations and estimates such as monthly WHT, VAT, and PAYE, current and deferred tax; secure approval for payment.
• Review and reconcile general ledger entries for tax implications; provide corrective and improvement measures accordingly.
• Ensure compliance, timely filing and remittance of all taxes and levies (such as expatriate PAYE, VAT, WHT, CIT, ET, business premises levy, development levy, etc.) within government time frame.
• Ensure timely collection of all tax remittance receipts, documents and certificates, such TCC, credit notes, revenue receipt, etc. for all entities.
• Manage relationship with tax authorities and consultants and supervise all tax audits.
• Provide comprehensive report on every tax audit exercise and give regular status update on tax cases, remittances, levies, fees, payments to agents and consultants.
• Provide innovative tax management, planning, and tax-savings strategies, backed with statistical data and/or analysis.
• Be abreast with all tax regulations and new promulgations / enactments and advise finance management accordingly.
• Play advisory role and support all the BUs on tax matters as may be required.
• Identify and implement processes improvements in the company’s tax affairs; establish work flow procedures and policies and develop Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for all processes within the job role.
• Perform any other role(s) that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree/HND in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field.
• Relevant professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, ACTI.
• Minimum of 5 years proven professional tax practice experience
• Big Four accounting firm experience /Fintech firm experience /Group tax planning experience

As well as formal qualifications, you should have,

• An analytical mind
• Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships
• Commercial and business awareness
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data
• Ability to stick to time constraints

Necessary Skills

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills
• Punctuality
• Critical thinking skills
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Adaptability skills
• Work ethic
• Project management skills

Salary:- 250k - 350k