Senior Officer, MIS and Reporting at Baobab Microfinance Bank

Baobab Microfinance Bank is an investment company whose mission is to create a group of leading microfinance banks and finance companies in at least 15 countries by 2015 that will provide financial services and savings products to entrepreneurs who lack access to the traditional financial sector. Baobab was created in July 2005 by PlaNet Finance, and other investors including International Finance Corporation, AXA Belgium, and Societe Generale, with the European Investment Bank, the French Development Agency and Developing World Markets Joining later.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Officer, MIS and Reporting

Location: Lagos

Job Purpose

• The MIS and Reporting Senior Officer is responsible for collecting, analyzing, validating, andpresenting operational and financial data to support management decision-making.
• The role ensures accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of institutional reports, dashboards, andperformance monitoring tools in line with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Data Management & Reporting:

• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Validate data accuracy from core banking systems and other data sources.
• Maintain automated dashboards and performance tracking tools.
• Monitor KPIs across branches, regions, products, and departments.
• Ensure timely distribution of reports to relevant stakeholders.

Analysis & Business Intelligence:

• Conduct trend analysis on portfolio performance, disbursements, PAR, productivity,and profitability.
• Provide insights and recommendations to management for strategic decision-making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and performance review processes.
• Identify data inconsistencies and propose corrective actions.

System & Process Improvement:

• Support development and enhancement of MIS tools, templates, and automationprocesses.
• Work with IT and operations teams to improve data extraction and reportingefficiency.
• Document reporting procedures and ensure compliance with internal controls.

Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure reports align with regulatory and internal reporting standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of institutional data.
• Support internal and external audit data requests.

Team Support:

• Provide guidance to MIS/Reporting Officers and interns where applicable.
• Train users on dashboards and reporting templates.
• Act on behalf of the MIS Manager when required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timeliness and accuracy of reports.
• Level of automation in reporting processes.
• Quality of analytical insights provided to management.
• Reduction in data discrepancies and reporting errors.
• Stakeholder satisfaction with MIS outputs.

Minimum Academic Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc. / HND) in any of the following or related fields: Computer Science, Information Management / Information Systems, Statistics / Mathematics, Economics, Accounting or Finance, or Data Science or Business Analytics
• Banking experience is a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced Excel, data modeling, and dashboard development skills.
• Knowledge of core banking systems, and SQL/data tools is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation abilities.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Application Closing Date
4th March, 2026.

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

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.