Circuit Atlantic Nigeria - Chief Financial Officer

Circuitatlantic is a young, fast-growing, innovative, Internet start-up with offices in the USA and Nigeria. Serving consumers and businesses in Nigeria, we have developed the proxy shopping e-commerce platform circuitatlantic.com, among other products soon to launch. We are poised for significant future growth. We are looking for an astute numbers guy to take over as our Chief Financial Officer.

JOB TITLE: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years post NYSC experience in a reputable accounting firm or accounting department of a major private company. Advanced use of cloud-based accounting software is a must. The right candidate must also bring a solid business acumen combined with the ability to deal with sudden increases in the complexity of responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Keeping track of complex spending patterns
2. Reconciling multiple on shore and offshore accounts
3. Providing weekly, monthly and quarterly financial reports
4. Complying with US and Nigerian tax filing rules
5. Providing accurate financial analysis for optimising company competitiveness

BENEFITS:

1. Base salary of 1.2 million - 1.8 million per annum (depending on experience)
2. Restricted Stock/Equity awards and share purchase options.
3. Benefits and Bonuses.
4. 3 weeks annual vacation + 2 weeks professional development
5. Tele-commuting options (that is, you can take a vacation with your family and bring your laptop with you and it will still count as work time. If traffic is too heavy or it rains a lot, you can just work from home).
6. Mainland office + relaxed dress code.

If you have what it takes and would like to help us create that viable, fun loving, high growth company, please apply.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. First Class or solid 2.1 in Accounting or related discipline (verifiable experience and track record can substitute for discipline)
2. Minimum of 4 years post NYSC experience in a reputable firm
3. Advanced use of Xero or other cloud based accounting software
4. Openness to new knowledge
5. Analytical mind.
6. Great Business acumen and ability to take measured risks
7. Fun to hang out with

TO APPLY

Kindly submit the following to circuitatlantic@gmail.com.

• a single page cover letter, stating clearly why you are right for this position.
• Include 2 - 3 references we can contact at your existing or previous WORK PLACE. [No references will be acknowledged that are not directly connected to your work.]

Deadline is September 12, 2012