Senior Treasury and Financial Control Officer at Jimadek Consulting Limited

Jimadek Consulting Limited is a specialist recruitment and human capital consulting firm dedicated to serving the financial services industry. We partner with Microfinance Banks, Finance Companies, FinTechs, Commercial Banks, Mortgage Institutions, Cooperative Societies, and other financial institutions to attract, assess, and place exceptional talent that drives business growth and operational excellence.

In today's highly competitive labour market, organizations require more than just recruitment support, they need a strategic talent partner that understands industry dynamics, regulatory expectations, and the competencies required for sustainable success. At Jimadek Consulting Limited, we leverage deep industry knowledge, rigorous assessment methodologies, and an extensive talent network to deliver high-performing professionals across executive, management, and specialist roles.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Treasury and Financial Control Officer

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Senior Treasury and Financial Control Officer is responsible for ensuring prudent treasury management, strong financial control, and strict regulatory compliance in line with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) guidelines and other applicable financial regulations governing Microfinance Banks.
• The role ensures optimal liquidity management, effective funds placement, accurate financial reporting, and maintenance of robust internal controls to safeguard the Bank’s assets and support financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities
Treasury Management & Liquidity Control:

• Manage daily liquidity position to ensure the Bank maintains adequate cash levels for operations and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts to support effective liquidity planning.
• Ensure compliance with CBN liquidity ratio and statutory prudential requirements at all times.
• Coordinate cash concentration processes to optimize idle funds for approved investment placements.
• Execute treasury investment decisions in line with approved investment policy and regulatory limits.
• Monitor maturity profiles to ensure funds availability for daily obligations and loan disbursements.

Regulatory Compliance & Prudential Management:

• Ensure full compliance with CBN regulations, prudential guidelines, and internal policies governing Microfinance Banks.
• Monitor key regulatory ratios including liquidity ratio, cash reserve requirements (where applicable), and investment limits.
• Prepare regulatory returns and support timely submission to relevant regulatory bodies.
• Maintain compliance with tax regulations including PAYE, WHT, and other statutory obligations.

Financial Control & Reporting:

• Oversee preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in line with applicable accounting standards (IFRS).
• Review income statement, balance sheet, and general ledger for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure proper reconciliation of all bank accounts on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Supervise journal postings, accruals, and month-end closing processes.
• Maintain and update fixed asset register and ensure proper capitalization policies are applied.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial performance reports for executive review.

Cash Management & Operations Control:

• Ensure timely and controlled disbursement of funds to branches/area offices (not later than 9:00am daily).
• Monitor working capital usage across operational units.
• Ensure proper documentation and approval of all treasury-related transactions.
• Safeguard the Bank’s liquidity position against operational and market risks.

Internal Controls & Audit Coordination:

• Design and enforce strong internal control systems in line with microfinance banking standards.
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements and coordinate both internal and external audits.
• Provide all necessary schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents during audits.
• Track and resolve audit queries and control deficiencies in a timely manner.

Risk Management:

• Identify and manage financial risks including liquidity risk, interest rate risk, and operational risk.
• Implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies in line with Board-approved policies.
• Ensure adherence to approved investment limits and exposure thresholds.

Financial Analysis & Decision Support:

• Provide management with financial insights on liquidity position, profitability, and cost efficiency.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with accurate financial data.
• Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions where necessary.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

• Supervise and develop members of the finance and treasury team.
• Ensure discipline, accuracy, and efficiency in all financial operations.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth financial operations and compliance.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously improve financial control processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Leverage financial systems and technology to improve reporting and monitoring capabilities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Full compliance with CBN liquidity ratio and prudential guidelines – 25%
• Timely investment of idle funds in line with policy – 20%
• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting – 25%
• Monthly management accounts delivered on schedule – 10%
• Audit compliance and closure of audit issues – 10%
• Timely regulatory returns submission – 10%

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
• ICAN or ACCA certification is compulsory.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a Banking or regulated Microfinance Institution.
• Strong understanding of CBN regulatory framework for Microfinance Banks.
• Experience in treasury operations, financial control, and regulatory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of Microfinance Banking operations and unit economics.
• High-level understanding of regulatory compliance and prudential ratios.
• Excellent financial analysis and reconciliation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Leadership and team supervision capability.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong integrity, accountability, and control mindset.

Salary
N350,000 - N450,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
5th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a brief Cover Letter to: recruitment.jimadekconsulting@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.