Head, Financial Reporting at ACCION Microfinance Bank

Job Responsibilities

• Preparation of period financial statements in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) with accuracy and timeliness as key measurement targets.
• Preparation of Board quarterly reports incorporating analytical review from previous quarter.
• Coordinating the preparation for and handling of annual statutory audit.
• Coordination of all activities relating to preparation for and handling of CBN/NDIC Risk Examinations of the Bank.
• Preparation of quarterly earnings forecast with justifications.
• Maintaining and obtaining database for addressing request from Rating Agencies, and other strategic partners
• General Ledger review and Reconciliations.
• Coordinating all issues relating to the Bank?s compliance with current and emerging International Financial Reporting Standards
• Monthly CBN Returns and Queries
• Any other duties as may be assigned

Qualification & Experiences

• Professional certification especially in ACCA or ACA.
• M.Sc. or MBA will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years working experience in the financial service industry especially in Commercial/Microfinance Banks operating in Nigeria.
• Strong accounting bias with deep knowledge of financial accounting and regulations
• Candidate must have sound knowledge of the International Financial Reporting Standards especially relating to financial instruments

Required Knowledge:

• Successful candidates must be self-driven, very energetic, highly resourceful and versatile with exceptional leadership capabilities.
• Candidate must also have the ability to develop financial models and use the models to analyze business opportunities and risks
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, self-confidence, strong conceptual and presentation skills