• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head, Finance Administration & MIS



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Summary

• The Head of Finance, Administration & MIS (Management Information Systems) has primary responsibility for the planning, implementation, managing, and running of all the finance activities of the company, including business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and negotiations.


• The role oversees the Accounting, Information Technology (IT), and Administrative functions, and leads all financial management processes including annual budgeting and planning, monitoring of project expenditure, financial reporting and auditing; maintaining and supervising project accounts, books of account, banking, and financial operations.


• The candidate should be a responsible leader with an analytical and strategic mind and have a broad knowledge of the business. The person is also directly responsible for overseeing the use and maintenance of the Management Information Systems of the bank.


• The ideal candidate for this role will have demonstrated strong leadership skills, and results orientation and be able to interpret the corporate vision into growth strategies and profitable operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, and manage all areas of the finance, accounting, and treasury departments' day-to-day operations to ensure KPIs are achieved; build comprehensive and SMART goals for performance and growth.


• Providing strategic recommendations to the CEO and members of the executive team.


• Work with the IT team to develop and implement new processes and Management Information Systems that increase financial and operational efficiencies.


• Managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting.


• Advising on long-term business and financial planning.


• Keeping proper accounting records and preparing relevant returns relating to the MFB activities.


• Liaising with the MFB’s bankers and ensuring that all bank accounts are properly and regularly reconciled.


• Preparing periodic reports to the CBN.


• Build relationships with professionals such as Solicitors, Accountants, and others whose services would be required from time to time.


• Establishing and developing relations with senior management and external partners and stakeholders.


• Develop, implement, and conduct regular reviews of all Finance Admin and MIS-related procedures.


• Enable a thriving work environment, building and leading a highly motivated and high-performance team.


• Design and implement policies, processes, and standards that align with the overall strategy and targeted culture of the organization.


• Ensure organizational quality through review, update, implementation, and adherence to agreed policies, procedures, and manuals.


• Ensure timely preparations of the annual budget, quarterly budget review, forecasts, and business plans.


• Report on operational performance and suggest improvements. 


• Oversee and manage the assets of the organization.


• Provide strategic input and direction for the development of performance targets, including continuous monitoring to ensure the achievement of set targets.


• Facilitate and present periodic business performance review reports to the Board.


• Manage and maintain relationships with the CBN, other regulatory agencies, and strategic stakeholders.


• Evaluate and decide upon key investments in equipment, infrastructure, and talent.


• Any other duties and responsibilities which may be required from time to meet the objectives of MMFB.

Requirements

• A Degree in the Sciences/Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or any other related field. MSc/MBA or relevant certification (e.g. CFA/CPA) is a plus


• Relevant professional qualifications, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA


• Minimum of 5 years senior management experience within the financial services industry


• Must have undergone the Microfinance Certification Program and obtained a Certificate in Microfinance Banking issued by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).


• Experience implementing and/or using a Management Information System within the financial services industry.


• Operates effectively at all levels, especially complex financial data to non-finance staff


• Proven experience of working effectively with non-finance staff and contributing to wider organizational aims outside of the traditional finance remit


• Excellent problem-solving skills; analytical and structured in his/her thinking 


• Knowledge of data analytics, reporting and financial planning


• Communication skills – verbal, non-verbal and written


• Self-starter and very organized, with strong attention to detail 


• Extremely versatile, dedicated to efficient productivity and able to work efficiently and effectively across multiple teams


• A thorough understanding of microfinance performance metrics/indicators and the ability to interpret and process operations data