ASOLAR was founded in 2016 to partake in an initiative to bring power to off-grid communities. Our products and services are fundamentally customer-focused. Home energy systems to commercial projects. Cost optimization, minimize risk and provide comprehensive support before and after sales.
Role Description
- The Finance Manager will serve as the financial backbone of ASNL — responsible for the company's financial health, reporting integrity, debt management, and long-term financial planning.
- This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who can build robust financial systems, manage existing lending relationships, and support the MD in preparing ASNL for further investor and funder engagement.
Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting:
- Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts
- Own the month-end close process — journal entries, reconciliations, accruals
- Maintain a dual-currency (NGN/USD) accounting framework reflecting FX exposure
- Produce board-ready financial packs and investor-grade reports
Borrowing & Debt Management:
- Manage all existing loan facilities and development finance instruments
- Negotiate loan terms, covenants, and restructuring arrangements with lenders
- Lead due diligence processes for new debt or equity funding rounds
Financial Planning & Modelling:
- Build and maintain a rolling 3–5 year financial model with actuals, forecasts, and scenario analysis
- Model CBN FX curve projections and their impact on USD-denominated liabilities
- Prepare business cases and financial projections for grant applications and DFI presentations
Controls, Compliance & Tax:
- Implement and maintain robust internal financial controls and approval workflows
- Ensure FIRS compliance and all accounting compliance (VAT, WHT, CIT) and manage external auditors
- Oversee pension (PFA) remittances and statutory deductions
Requirements
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
- ACA (ICAN) / ACCA — min. Part-Qualified
- 5+ years post-qualification, 2+ yrs management
- Proven debt/borrowing management with banks or DFIs
- Advanced Excel — DCF, scenario analysis, dynamic models
- IFRS/NGAAP proficiency; FX/dual-currency experience
- Solar, energy, fintech, or PAYG sector experience
- Familiarity with DFIs: REA, NEP, USAID, IFC
- Audit pack preparation experience
- ANGAZA or PAYG platform financial reporting.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter (not more than a page) with your resume to: career@asolarnig.com using the Job Title as subject of the email.