Finance and Operations Analyst Job at Vetsark

Vetsark - The mission of Vetsark is to transform agriculture and health in Africa. Vetsark innovates, develops and implements agriculture and health data collection and analysis projects and contracts in collaboration with governments and private organizations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Finance and Operations Analyst

Job Location: Ajah, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• We are seeking a talented and driven Financial and Operations Analyst to join our dynamic team.
• As a Financial and Operations Analyst at Vetsark, you will play a vital role in analyzing financial data, assessing loan applicants, creating financial statements, developing risk management models, and providing valuable insights to support our lending decisions.
• This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of our startup while making a meaningful impact on the agricultural sector.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize financial statements ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis and interpret financial statements and data
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and coordination of financial and operational activities.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes to stay informed and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Conduct risk assessments and evaluate potential risks and provide recommendations to mitigate them.
• Create financial reports, recommendations and presentations to communicate financial performance and key insights to stakeholders.
• Participate in the development, organization and improvement of financial processes, policies, and systems.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Advanced Degree or relevant certifications would be a plus.
• Proven experience in financial analysis, risk assessment, portfolio analysis and creating financial models.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide valuable insights.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Passion for the agricultural sector and a genuine interest in driving positive change.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools, with expertise in spreadsheet analysis, and data visualization.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and risk management techniques.
• Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills to effectively convey financial information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong teamwork and leadership potential.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume, Cover Letter (highlight their experience in financial analysis and risk management, and explain how they can contribute to our mission at Vetsark), and any relevant supporting documents to: hr@vetsark.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.