Chief Finance Officer at Alert Microfinance Bank

Alert Microfinance bank is a leading financial service provider with core mandate of providing affordable, flexible financial and non-financial services to MSME Customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Finance Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Chief Finance Officer is responsible to assist the overall coordination, leading and supervision of all Accounts and finance management and procedure, financial reporting,and compliance.
• Managing and coordinating monthly reporting, budgeting and re forecast processes.
• Providing back office services such as accounts payable, collection and payroll.
• Monitoring cash flow and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of day-to-day financial preparations.
• Maintaining a strong framework of internal controls, accounting processes and procedures.
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Presenting monthly results and reports to management as well as to relevant colleagues.
• Providing insightful reporting and commercial analysis to support management decision making.
• Managing the cash-flow needs of the company while managing debt profiles and investments.
• Carrying out post investment and expenditure reviews.
• Oversee general ledger, revenue recognition, accounts receivables & payables, intercompany, treasury, taxation, and payroll.
• Ensuring that payments to vendors and salaries are processed.
• Controlling budgets and expenditure.
• Researching on factors influencing business performance.
• Managing relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, bankers, tax authorities and so on.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc or HND in Accounts and Finance related role.
• Minimum of 5 years of Cognate experience as Head of Finance and Account is a MUST.
• Previous experience from Microfinance Banks and proficient use of Bank one and accounting software E.g Quickbooks, Peachtree, SAP
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional association, e.g. ACA, ICAN, ACCA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office package, especially Excel and Word
• Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Demonstrates ability to identify problems.

Skills:

• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
• Flexibility
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and to multi-task to meet deadlines
• Promotes team work, contributes towards building team consensus and acts as a team player
• Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude

Application Closing Date
24th February, 2023.