The main purpose of this position is tassist in the delivery of company wide financial management, treasury management, accounting, budgeting, performance analysis, payroll, fund raising, and financial reporting function. The successful individual will proactively identify issues, opportunities and solutions tensure effective budgeting, assists in strategic planning and forecasting, financial performance and sustainability while ensuring the accurate capturing and timely reporting of all financial activities.
Key Responsibilities
Full responsibility for the production of monthly management accounts
Review and approve all reconciliation and schedules such as bank statements, schedule of accrued charges, prepayments etc.
Consolidation and reporting tsenior management
Take ownership of an fund raising activity.
Provide strategic support tthe CEO.
Preparation of monthly budgetary control and performance.
Preparation of overall annual budget of the bank, including the assumptions and the ratios.
Treasury management and monitoring
Preparation of budget/financial plan & forecast.
Assist in the preparation and review of all monthly and quarterly reports for Board, Shareholders, Regulatory bodies etc.
Follow up on budget implementations and limits as it relates teach department. Investigates variances between budget and actual.
Perform financial control functions.
Statutory reporting and year-end duties
Develop and manage liquidity management tools
Preparation of monthly management accounts and other financial accounts.
Assist Senior Managers in financial management and reporting activities.
Conduct finance audit periodically and recommend improvements.
Develop financial policies and procedures for operational efficiency.
Develop and maintain financial statements for future reference.
Monitor and manage expenses within the established budget.
Implement a structured and robust Finance department
Work with External Auditors for regular audit of accounts.
Qualifications
Minimum of Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics
ICAN/ACCA/CFA Qualified
Ideally MCP certified
Minimum of 10 year Professional Experience
3-5 Years relevant experience in a financial institution
Skills/Knowledge:
Highly proficient with the use of MS Excel, MS Powerpoint & MS Word;
Good knowledge of IFRS, Management Accounting and reporting standards
Good knowledge of CBN regulatory reporting
Must have a good grasp of technology
Attention tdetail and strong analytical skills
Excellent communication, presentation and organisation skills
Strong Stakeholder Management and team player.
A self-Starter with the ability twork independently
Financial services or Fintech experience will be beneficial
Must have prior experience working with Bankone Core banking