Head of Finance and Accounts
Location: South-South
Type: Onsite and Full Time
Job Description
- Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the bank’s goals and regulatory requirements.
- Provide guidance on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to support sustainable growth.
- Oversee the preparation of accurate financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and accounting principles.
- Lead the financial reporting process, providing insights to aid decision-making at the executive level.
- Implement robust internal controls to manage financial risks effectively.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies, policies, and standards governing microfinance banking operations.
- Manage and mentor the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous development.
- Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with other departments to achieve financial goals.
- Supervise treasury operations, optimizing liquidity, and managing cash flow effectively.
- Monitor investment activities and financial instruments to maximize returns while mitigating risks.
- Oversee general ledger, revenue recognition, accounts receivables & payables, intercompany, treasury, taxation, and payroll.
- Ensuring that payments to vendors and salaries are processed.
- Researching on factors influencing business performance.
- Managing relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, bankers, tax authorities and so on.
Job Requirement
- B.Sc. in Accounting, Banking & Finance, or a related field; ICAN or ACIB, and MCIB (Microfinance Certified Banker) qualifications are mandatory.
- Proven experience in a senior finance role within the microfinance banking sector, demonstrating a strong understanding of industry practices and regulations.
- Proficiency in the use of Bankone and accounting software E.g Quickbooks, Peachtree, SAP
- Sound knowledge of financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to drive financial initiatives and influence stakeholders.
- Experience with office management software like MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word, specifically) and proficiency in Information Technology (IT).
- Strong organisational skills with a problem-solving attitude.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills..
- Relationship building, negotiation, problem-solving, and troubleshooting
Salary is Attractive
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications and Curriculum Vitae on or before Monday, January 27, 2025, to: a.[email protected] using the job title as subject.
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