Finance Manager at a Mortgage Bank - First Excelsia Professional Services Limited

First Excelsia Professional Services Limited - Our client, a Mortgage Bank, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our client, a mortgage bank, is seeking an experienced and highly competent Finance Manager to oversee all its financial operations.
• The Finance Manager will be responsible for responsible for overseeing the financial planning, managing the financial risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing strategic guidance on investment and budgeting.
• The Finance Manager will work directly with the Head, Financial Services.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for management, board, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure tax compliance and timely submission of statutory filings (e.g., VAT, PAYE, corporate tax).
• Oversee Business Development & Financial Innovation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies (e.g., CBN, SEC, IFRS, FIRS).
• Provide financial insights and data to support leadership decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field from a reputable institution.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5-10 years of relevant working experience in finance, (Banking Sector experience is a plus).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and financial management software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or similar).
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, risk assessment, and investment strategies.
• Expertise in financial regulations, compliance, and corporate governance.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Salary
N8,000,000 - N10,000,000 / annually.

Application Closing Date
19th February, 2026.