Head of Finance (Banking or Microfinance Experience) at Elizabeth Maddeux Limited

Elizabeth Maddeux provides a range of human resources solutions designed to empower your workforce, enhance technical proficiency, refine soft skills, and accelerateorganizational growth for better impacts by enhancing organizational dynamics through a well-rounded and robust human resource intervention.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Finance (Banking or Microfinance Experience)

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Head of Finance is responsible for overseeing the financial health and sustainability of the bank.
• The role involves strategic financial planning, budgeting, regulatory compliance,
• financial reporting, treasury management, and ensuring strong internal controls.
• The position supports business growth while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and prudent financial management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the bank’s financial strategy in line with organizational goals.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., Central Bank guidelines and other statutory bodies).
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and other financial authorities.
• Monitor asset-liability management and investment activities
• Provide leadership to other team members in the Finance department
• Supervise accounting operations including general ledger, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Collaborate with other departments to drive financial discipline and efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree or MBA is an
• advantage).
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, ICAN, or CFA is required.
• Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in finance or accounting, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in banking, microfinance, or financial services is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, IFRS, and Central Bank guidelines.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and financial leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Compensation

• N700,000 per month.
• Competitive Salary
• Health Insurance
• Employer Contributory pension.

Application Closing Date
15th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@elizabethmaddeux.com using "Head of Finance" as the subject of the email.