Head, Financial Control at a Start-up Microfinance Bank - Corporate Headhunters Limited

Corporate Headhunters Limited - Our client, a start-up Microfinance Bank located in Ekiti State is seeking to recruiting suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Financial Control

Location: Ekiti

Job Responsibilities

• Preparation of period financial statements in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) with accuracy and timeliness as key measurement targets.
• Preparation of Board quarterly reports incorporating analytical review from previous quarter.
• Coordinating the preparation for and handling of annual statutory audit.
• Coordination of all activities relating to preparation for and handling of CBN / NDIC Risk Examinations of the Bank.
• Preparation of quarterly earnings forecast with justifications.
• Maintaining and obtaining database for addressing request from Rating Agencies, and other strategic partners General Ledger review and Reconciliations.
• Coordinating all issues relating to the Bank’s compliance with current and emerging International Financial Reporting Standards Monthly CBN Returns and Queries.
• Any other duties as may be assigned

Qualification & Experiences

• Professional certification especially in ACCA or ACA.
• MSc or MBA will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years working experience in the financial service industry especially in Commercial / Microfinance Banks operating in Nigeria.
• Strong accounting bias with deep knowledge of financial accounting and regulations Candidate must have sound knowledge of the International Financial Reporting Standards especially relating to financial instruments Required Knowledge: Successful candidates must be self-driven, very energetic, highly resourceful and versatile with exceptional leadership capabilities.
• Candidate must also have the ability to develop financial models and use the models to analyze business opportunities and risks.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, self-confidence, strong conceptual and presentation skills
• Must be resident or ready to relocate to Ekiti

Application Closing Date
Friday, 6th March, 2020.