Finance Officer at Mkobo Microfinance Bank

MKOBO is a fully licensed Microfinance bank by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Lagos, Nigeria. MKOBO was conceived to help solve consumers’ need for access to short-term emergency credit. Our goal is to provide access to short term unsecured loans, which is easily accessible. We cater to the demography currently undeserved by the Commercial banks in our aim to help increase financial inclusion of the Nigerian population.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Role

• At Mkobo the finance officer is responsible for all financial aspects of the organization.
• The position manages the budget, prepare financial reports, and ensure that all financial transaction is conducted legally and ethically.
• Create and implement financial policies to guarantee operational efficiency. 
• Oversee the preparation and planning of budgets. 
• Maintain records and receipts for all daily transactions. 
• Ensure financial records are kept up-to-date with the latest transactions and changes. 
• Contribute to financial audits. Monitor all bank deposits and payments. 
• Perform periodic financial analysis to detect and resolve problems. 
• Review and implement financial policies 
• Prepare balance sheets and invoices. 
• Conduct daily review of General Ledgers 
• Assist in the Budget expense Tracker Management 
• Preparation of Monthly CBN Returns 
• Assist in the Preparation of Management Account 
• Preparation of the bank’s Weekly Performance Report 
• Assist in the Preparation of Asset and Liability Report 
• Calculation of Effective Interest rate on Investment securities 
• Assist in the Preparation of ECL (IFRS 9) on Loans and advances.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field 
• Minimum of 3 Years relevant professional experience in a similar role. 
• Computer literate, good working knowledge of MS Excel; 
• Attention to detail and analytical skills 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills 
• Self-Starter with the ability to work independently 
• Ability to work under pressure, while remaining flexible, proactive and efficient.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.