Finance Manager in a Microfinance Bank

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Ojodu Berger, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Finance Manager is responsible for preparing financial statements and reports for the Bank to determine its financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare segment-based deposit report.
• Participate in the implementation of audit work plans and liaise with external auditors in providing audit requirement for year end audit.
• Operate and ensure accuracy and completeness of all entries into the financial statement software).
• Review and evaluate the accounting treatment of transactions by business units for purpose of advising on best practices.
• Prepare financial statements for the Bank (daily, weekly, monthly, bi-annually).
• Produce daily management accounts for the Bank.
• Prepare industry comparative reports of financial position and variance explanations.
• Carry out analytical review of financial reports (including ratios for liquidity, capital adequacy, earnings and stability).
• Undertake month-end financial reporting activities including accruals, prepayment amortization, and fixed assets depreciation.
• Prepare daily financial dashboard for management.
• General ledger review and maintenance.
• Prepare Bank reconciliation schedules.
• Update and maintain Fixed Asset Register.
• Review and analyze cost, expenses and budget control.

Requirements

• Great communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent report writing, analysis and data reporting skills.
• Capable of working independently and with minimum supervision.
• Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in business, accounting, finance, economics or a related area of study.
• Great analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• A Post Graduate Degree is an added advantage.
• Unquestioned personal integrity with strong ethics and values consistent with the Company’s culture.
• Proven years of experience in financial management function.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office and databases.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Professional certification including but not limited to the following: ACA, ACCA, CIBN, CFA etc are mandatory.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.