• Application Deadline:
• Position: Team Lead, Financial Control



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, budgeting, and financial reporting.


• Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop and manage the annual budget and financial forecasts. Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide variance analysis.


• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, in compliance with relevant accounting standards.


• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, including Central Bank guidelines, tax laws, and other legal requirements. Prepare reports for regulatory bodies as required.


• Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage the bank’s cash flow to ensure liquidity and optimize the use of funds.


• Audit Coordination: Coordinate with external auditors during financial audits, ensuring all necessary documentation and information are provided.


• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making processes. Provide insights on cost control, profitability, and financial performance.


• Team Management: Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring professional development and the effective execution of financial tasks.


• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to provide financial insights and support business operations. Assist in the development of financial strategies and initiatives.


• Technology and Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Qualifications & Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.


• ICAN or ACCA certification is an added advantage.


• Minimum of 5 years experience in a financial control or accounting role within the banking or microfinance sector.


• Strong understanding of microfinance operations and regulatory compliance.


• Proven experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and financial analysis.


• Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.


• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software.


• Familiarity with the economics of banking and financial services.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and finance.


• Excellent analytical skills for interpreting financial data.


• Experience with financial reporting and creating financial statements.


• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis.


• Promptness in Posting of Transactions.


• Income Statement and Balance Sheet Review.


• Weekly/Monthly Bank Reconciliations.


• Preparing General Ledger Reconciliation.


• Monthly Update of Fixed Asset Register.


• Preparing Monthly Journals.


• PAYE/WHT Remittances, Receipts documentation.


• Raising Internal Memos.


• Preparing Monthly Management Account.


• Raising Monthly Journals.