Financial Manager – Fintech

Weaver Fintech Ltd is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to join its finance division based in Riche Terre. This is a permanent mid-senior level role within the financial services and fintech sector, focused on financial control, reporting, treasury management, and governance across multiple group entities.

The organisation operates as a data-driven fintech ecosystem delivering payments, lending, and insurance solutions through brands such as Pay Just Now and FinChoice, serving a large customer base across Africa.

Job Overview

• Position: Financial Manager – Fintech
• Employer: Weaver Fintech Ltd
• Location: Riche Terre
• Industry: Financial Services / Fintech
• Functional Area: Finance
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Experience Level: Mid-Senior
• Professional Requirement: CA / ACCA / CIMA (3+ years post qualification preferred)

Role Purpose

The Financial Manager is responsible for ensuring strong financial control across the organisation, accurate financial reporting, efficient cash flow and treasury management, and full compliance with regulatory, tax, and audit requirements.

Within a fintech environment such as Weaver Fintech Ltd, this role is critical in maintaining financial stability, supporting business growth, and ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions and entities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Month-End Close

The Financial Manager will oversee the full financial reporting cycle across multiple entities.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing month-end and year-end close processes
• Reviewing and approving general ledger entries
• Ensuring accuracy of financial data and reporting outputs
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring completeness
• Coordinating intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Preparing audit working papers and supporting external audits
• Tracking and resolving audit findings
• Improving reporting accuracy in collaboration with IT and finance systems teams

This ensures reliable financial statements and strong reporting integrity.

Treasury, Cash Flow and Banking Management

A core function of the role is managing liquidity and financial stability.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and reviewing cash flow forecasts (short, medium, and long-term)
• Monitoring daily liquidity positions
• Managing funding facilities, drawdowns, and repayments
• Handling group interest calculations and payments
• Conducting quarterly funding reconciliations
• Ensuring compliance with lender agreements and reporting requirements
• Managing banking relationships and platform access controls
• Overseeing approval structures and banking user management

Strong treasury management ensures that the business remains financially stable and well-funded.

Payments and Expense Management

The Financial Manager oversees all outgoing financial transactions.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing creditor payments and expense processing
• Reviewing credit card and expense claims
• Ensuring proper approval workflows are followed
• Ensuring timely and accurate payment execution
• Maintaining financial discipline across expenditure

This function ensures proper control over company spending and cash outflows.

Regulatory, Tax and Statutory Compliance

The role ensures full compliance with financial regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities include:

• Submitting regulatory reports (including NCR reporting)
• Coordinating quarterly tax filings (MUR) with tax advisors
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and lender requirements
• Managing annual financial statements for multiple legal entities
• Coordinating audits and ensuring timely statutory sign-off
• Ensuring compliance with financial governance frameworks

Compliance is critical in a regulated fintech environment.

Financial Controls and Governance

The Financial Manager is responsible for maintaining strong internal control systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing internal and external audit processes
• Maintaining financial control frameworks
• Ensuring documentation of processes and procedures
• Strengthening internal control systems across finance operations
• Monitoring compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Supporting governance decisions related to dividends and funding

Team Leadership and People Management

This role includes leadership responsibility for the finance team.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing finance team members
• Setting performance goals and KPIs
• Conducting performance reviews and coaching staff
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding processes
• Driving a culture of accountability and high performance
• Ensuring continuous professional development within the team

Systems, Reporting and Process Improvement

The Financial Manager contributes to systems improvement and financial transformation.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting ERP and financial system improvements
• Enhancing reporting tools and automation processes
• Implementing process efficiencies within finance operations
• Supporting cross-functional financial data integration
• Participating in special financial projects

Ad Hoc and Strategic Responsibilities

Additional responsibilities include:

• Supporting group dividend processes
• Providing financial analysis for strategic decisions
• Assisting in funding strategy development
• Supporting senior management with financial insights
• Participating in business improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Professional qualification: CA, ACCA, or CIMA
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience

Experience Requirements

Candidates should have:

• At least 4 years experience in financial services or fintech
• Strong experience in financial reporting and management accounts
• Experience in audit processes and regulatory compliance
• Treasury and cash flow management experience
• Exposure to multi-entity financial environments

Technical Skills

The role requires strong technical financial capability:

• Advanced financial reporting and analysis skills
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP or similar)
• Knowledge of Hyperion or similar reporting tools
• Strong Excel modelling and financial forecasting skills
• Understanding of regulatory financial frameworks

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

Leadership Ability

• Ability to manage and develop finance teams
• Strong decision-making skills
• Ability to drive performance and accountability

Analytical Thinking

• Strong numerical and financial analysis skills
• Ability to interpret complex financial data
• Problem-solving in financial operations

Attention to Detail

• High accuracy in financial reporting
• Strong reconciliation and audit discipline
• Ability to detect financial discrepancies

Communication Skills

• Ability to engage with auditors, banks, and stakeholders
• Clear reporting and presentation skills
• Strong stakeholder management across departments

Integrity and Governance

• Strong ethical standards
• Commitment to compliance and transparency
• Ability to enforce financial controls

Work Environment

This role is based in a corporate fintech environment within Weaver Fintech Ltd in Riche Terre.

The environment is:

• Fast-paced and technology-driven
• Multi-entity and multi-jurisdictional
• Data-driven and performance-focused
• Highly regulated financial environment
• Collaborative with cross-functional teams

Importance of the Role

The Financial Manager plays a key role in ensuring financial stability, governance, and compliance across the organisation. In a fintech group like Weaver Fintech Ltd, this role directly supports:

• Business growth and funding efficiency
• Regulatory compliance across markets
• Accurate financial decision-making
• Risk management and internal control integrity

Career Growth Opportunities

This role can lead to advancement into positions such as:

• Finance Director
• Group Financial Controller
• Head of Finance
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

With experience, professionals may also move into broader strategic leadership roles within fintech and financial services.

Application Information

Applicants should apply through official recruitment channels of Weaver Fintech Ltd.

A strong application should include:

• Detailed CV highlighting financial management experience
• Proof of professional qualification (CA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Experience in financial reporting, treasury, and compliance
• Leadership and team management experience
• Exposure to fintech or financial services environments

If no feedback is received within the expected timeframe, applicants should consider their application unsuccessful.