Head of Operations at a Microfinance Bank - GBC Professional Services

GBC Professional Services - Our client, a microfinance bank, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Operations

Location: Ijebu Waterside, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• The Head of Operation will be responsible for preparing necessary accounting reports, overseeing the operations of the Bank, customer service and implementing technological solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing Monthly returns and Monthly Reconciliation Statement
• Preparing Monthly Management Account and Annual Management Account for External Auditors and Regulators
• Preparing Monthly and quarterly operational reports to the Board and Controlling the Operations department of the bank
• Skilled in computer operations
• Should be Accountable with the ability to coordinate, organise and take proactive decision making

Reports:
Included but not limited to:

• Monthly Returns and Reconciliation Statement
• Monthly/Annual Management Account for External Auditors and Regulators
• Quarterly/Monthly operational reports

Education and Experience

• HND / B.Sc from any recognised institution with high level integrity
• 3 years work experience.
• Ability to prepare Monthly Returns
• Ability to prepare Monthly Reconciliation Statement
• Working knowledge and experience in preparing Monthly Management Account and Annual Management Account for External Auditors and Regulators
• Preparing Monthly and quarterly operational reports to the Board and Controlling the Operations department of the Bank
• Proven skill in computer operations
• Between the ages of 30 - 40 years
• Minimum of at least three to five years’ experience running the operations of a Microfinance Bank or Commercial Bank
• Possession of Microfinance Bank Certification (MCP) will be an added

Key Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with preparing necessary accounts
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software use and administrative skills
• Ability to multitask.
• Good judgment to make financial decisions.
• Ability to work in a team setting and excel.

Salary and Other Benefits
Very Competitive.

Application Closing Date
2nd March, 2022.