Finance Manager - Lending & NBFS

About the role

Global Innovation Finance (GIF) is looking for an experienced, results-driven Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, strengthen financial controls and support the company's financial planning and business growth. The role suits candidates with a background in Non-Banking Financial Services (NBFS), lending businesses, microfinance or loan-related operations who understand the financial management needs of lending and financing businesses.

Key responsibilities

• Lending and loan portfolio financial management: oversee accounting and reporting on loan disbursements, repayments, outstanding balances and interest income; monitor loan portfolio performance, collections and loan loss provisions and impairment; coordinate with lending and operations teams on accurate records and reconciliations.
• Financial management and reporting: prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements; ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations; report regularly to management on financial performance.
• Budgeting and financial planning: lead annual budgeting, forecasting and planning; monitor cash flow, liquidity and operating expenses; analyse results and recommend improvements.
• Internal controls and compliance: establish financial policies, procedures and internal controls; ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements; coordinate with external auditors, banks and regulators; identify financial risks and recommend controls.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least 5-8 years of finance and accounting experience, including management or supervisory experience.
• Strong preference for experience in NBFS, microfinance institutions, lending businesses or loan financing projects.
• Practical understanding of loan accounting, portfolio reporting, interest income, repayment monitoring and loan loss provisioning.
• Experience with financial management systems or accounting software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership and communication skills, and ability to work with management and cross-functional teams.