Job Vacancies at Cellulant Corporation

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• The Head of Legal is a senior management and leadership role at Cellulant that will play a pivotal part in our senior management team. This position is instrumental in bolstering a culture of strict compliance, by continuously updating our Risk Compliance Officer (GCRCO), executive board, and other management tiers on all relevant existing and emerging legislation and regulations, ensuring their relevance and applicability to Cellulant.
• A significant facet of this role encompasses supervising legal operations within Cellulant. This will involve delegating duties to a proficient team of legal experts and other personnel to assure adherence to laws and regulations in daily operations. As the Head of Legal, you will serve as the key advisor to our board of directors, CEO, and Cellulant's executive team on all legal concerns. Your expert advice will shape a comprehensive and efficient legal framework, thereby enabling Cellulant to conduct business seamlessly and lawfully in all markets in which we operate.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The role holder would be required to: 

• Provide expert advice on various laws, regulations, and standards applicable in different jurisdictions, including international directives impacting the business.
• Assist in interpreting laws and regulations to facilitate the design of compliant business strategies.
• Implement crucial legal and compliance processes, including the drafting, negotiation, and review of commercial and other agreements.
• Prepare and safeguard the business interests in commercial contracts, courts of law, and other dispute resolution platforms when necessary.
• Educate Cellulant's staff and leadership on legal implications, regulatory requirements, and the potential risks of non-compliance.
• Help the business comprehend risks and opportunities presented by new and forthcoming laws and regulations.
• Supervise the delivery of legal services and resources to achieve corporate objectives, strategies, and priorities.
• Maintain effective corporate relations with relevant local, state, federal, regional, and international bodies, ensuring Cellulant remains current with the ever-changing regulatory landscape.
• Oversee Group Board Governance operations, including board meetings and Annual General Meetings (AGMs).
• Provide secretarial services for Executive Committee meetings as scheduled.
• Provide ad-hoc legal advice to the business on diverse matters, such as employment issues.
• Supervise the management of relations with external legal counsel and monitor all ongoing cases and disputes before courts and tribunals.
• Manage budgetary considerations for the Legal team.
• Oversee the Legal function ensuring a smooth operation.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Must have experience:

• A substantial amount of legal and leadership experience with a minimum of ten years of experience practising law with five of those years spent in a management or leadership role
•  Ability to identify and analyse complex issues/problems in management areas, recommend and implement solutions
• Ability to manage office functions economically and efficiently
• Good interpersonal relations and communications.
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Business experience is an added advantage
• Displays excellent supervisory and leadership skills
• Can evaluate and weigh all legal aspects and/or situations, and provide sound solutions to protect the business's legal rights
•  Administration of the corporate secretariat
•  Corporate governance, risk and control
•  Managing stakeholder relations
•  Crisis management
• Ethics and compliance

Experience that will count in your favour:

• Experience working in a FinTech, insurance or financial institution
• Strong business acumen
• Cross border Africa experience and having worked in both the Francophile and Anglophile cultures and markets will be a bonus

Qualification

• Possess a bachelor’s degree with at least 10-12 years of relevant work experience. 
• Must be a practising lawyer.

Skills:

• Broad legal knowledge and expertise
• Leadership and management skills
• Business/Commercial acumen
• The ability to evaluate options and provide sound practical solutions
• Awareness of market forces, politics and economics and their relation to changing laws and regulations
• The ability to provide practical commercial legal advice to stakeholders and non-legal personnel
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise with those at all levels
• Ability to delegate legal tasks to team members and the confidence to provide senior management with legal recommendations
• Public speaking skills and the ability to present and defend legal argument
• The ability to manage risk effectively
• Negotiation skills
• An integral and discretionary approach

Personal Attributes:

• Integrity
• Good Judgement
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) and French at business level, will be an added advantage 
• The ability to listen, learn and be open-minded
• Passionate about well-done teamwork 
• Able to influence
• Honest and responsible
• Advanced sense of leadership and team spirit
• Positive interpersonal relationships

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JOB SUMMARY: 

• This role is responsible for providing financial expertise, strategic guidance, and support to the GTM teams, enabling them to make informed decisions that drive growth and profitability. The GTM Finance BP will work closely with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business goals, making a significant impact on the company's success.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with GTM teams to develop and maintain financial plans, including budgeting, forecasting, and modeling, to support business objectives.
• Analyze financial data, key performance indicators (KPIs), and market trends to provide insights that drive strategic decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance against targets, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
  Serve as a trusted financial advisor to GTM leaders, understanding their needs and challenges to provide relevant financial solutions.
• Participate in GTM strategy discussions, ensuring financial considerations are integrated into business plans and initiatives.
• Assess and mitigate financial risks associated with GTM activities, including pricing, market fluctuations, and customer creditworthiness.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the financial health of the organization.
• Define and track key financial metrics for GTM activities, providing regular reports and insights to senior management.
• Assist in developing and refining performance scorecards and dashboards to monitor the effectiveness of GTM strategies.
• Evaluate potential GTM investments, partnerships, and initiatives through financial modeling, ROI analysis, and sensitivity scenarios.
• Provide recommendations on the prioritization of GTM projects and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Marketing, Product, and Legal teams to ensure financial alignment and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a culture of financial responsibility and accountability throughout the organization.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant financial regulations and compliance standards within the fintech industry, ensuring adherence to all relevant laws

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Must Have Experience: 

• Experience working in the fintech industry is highly valuable. Candidates who have worked in fintech, digital banking, payments, or related sectors will have a better understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in the industry.

Nice To Have Experience:

• Understanding the specific fintech products and services offered by the company can be beneficial.
• Experience in venture capital or working with fintech start-ups can offer a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Master's or MBA preferred).
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or CMA are a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning analysis, or business partnering, with a preference for fintech industry experience.
• Strong understanding of fintech products, markets, and financial services.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and financial software (e.g., Excel, ERP systems).

Skills:

• Strong financial analysis skills are essential. This includes the ability to analyze financial data, create financial models, and make data-driven decisions.
• A GTM Finance Business Partner must think strategically and align financial strategies with the broader business goals of the organization.
• Effective communication is a must. This includes the ability to convey complex financial concepts in a clear and understandable manner to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software is important. The ability to work with large datasets and extract meaningful insights is crucial.
• Understanding and managing financial risks, including market risks, credit risks, and regulatory risks, is a key skill in the fintech industry.
• Fintech is a highly regulated sector. Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance standards is mandatory.
• The ability to assess and evaluate potential investments, partnerships, and initiatives through financial modeling and ROI analysis is a critical skill.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools such as Excel, ERP systems, and financial analytics software is a necessity.

Personal attributes:

• Maintaining high ethical standards and integrity is essential
• Adaptable and comfortable with change is a key attribute.
• Strong problem-solving skills are valuable in addressing complex financial challenges and finding innovative solutions.
• Collaboration and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams are crucial for aligning financial strategies with business goals.
• Attention to detail 
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritize tasks are important, especially in a fast-paced environment.