Finance Officer at First Ally Trust Microfinance Bank

First Ally Capital is a wholly indigenous Financial Services firm, whose focus is on providing top notch advisory & investment services to individuals and organizations. First Ally Capital was incorporated on May 20, 2014 as an Issuing House, Financial Advisory and Investment Management firm, with authorized capital of N2.5 billion, and an issued and fully-paid capital of N1.65 billion. The firm was licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 20, 2014 as Issuing House and Underwriters.

The Firm commenced operations at a very significant point in the evolution of the Nigerian financial services industry and will leverage it’s solid capital base, the strong financial services background of its promoters and the excellent track-record and credentials of its directors and shareholders.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time (On-site)

Description

• First Ally Trust Microfinance Bank providing support to the Financial Control Team by carrying out accounting and reporting functions to aid decision-making.

Job Responsibilities 

• Carry out treasury and investment functions to ensure optimal liquidity management.
• Ensure regular reconciliation of all banking transactions. 
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports. 
• Ensure financial reports are in compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS).
• Monitor financial performance by measuring and analysing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimising the impact of performance variances.
• Manage relationships with regulatory bodies e.g. LIRS, FIRS etc. and ensure timely remittances 
• Ensure adequate insurance coverage on all operational activity 
• Ensure adequate controls on all financial activities to safeguard financial assets.
• Authorise expenditure/transactions in line with the bank’s approval limits and budget 
• Carry out performance management functions 

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess an HND/BSc in Accounting, Economics or Banking and Finance 
• ICAN or ACCA qualification 
• Knowledge of financial management systems, accounting policies and standards, tax management, etc.
• Experienced in treasury and investment management. 
• Knowledge of the microfinance banking framework.
• Experienced in the preparation of financial statements.
• Strong client relationship management and customer service skills.
• Team player with the ability to work with multiple parties.
• Advanced computer software skills, including Microsoft Excel.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online