Head of Financial Control

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified professional to oversee and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial reporting. The Head of Financial Control will implement and maintain effective financial controls, support strategic decision-making for the Bank, manage financial activities, and ensure financial information is available to all users.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Review bank reconciliation statements and resolve outstanding issues
• Review daily postings into the General Ledger
• Create General Ledgers for new transactions and banks
• Submit statutory returns and reports to regulators (CBN, NDIC, CAC, etc.) on a timely basis
• Prepare and allocate budgets
• Monitor and control expenses
• Liaise with statutory bodies and government agencies (CBN, NDIC, LIRS, FIRS, etc.)
• Work with compensation officers, internal control teams, and external auditors
• Liaise with banks on finance-related issues
• Attend management meetings, credit reviews, credit appraisals, and general meetings
• Compute depreciation and amortization
• Prepare salary journals and posting
• Reconcile bank books and records including prepayments, sundry creditors, sundry customers, and unpaid salaries
• Maintain and update fixed assets registers and schedules
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Managing Director

Required Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Competencies

• Minimum HND/B.Sc. in Accounting, Accountancy, Finance, or equivalent qualification (Master's degree is an added advantage)
• Professional membership required: ACA, ACCA, and/or MCP
• 10–15 years of experience in the financial sector, preferably in Microfinance or Commercial Banking
• Excellent written communication skills

Location

Lagos, Nigeria