Finance Manager at Global Accelerex

Responsibilities

• Advising Management of Financial policies
• Preparation of Financial reports
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, returns to CBN/NDIC
• Liaison and communication with regulatory bodies such as CBN, NDIC, FIRS, FCT-IRS
• Ensure routine reconciliation of the Bank’s accounts, GLs
• Allocation of apportioned expenses/pool contribution income to Branches
• Tax Management
• Monitoring the economy and financial environment for peer comparison and changes that could affect business
• Advising Management on Financial Policies
• Implementation of financial policies
• Think ahead of regulatory policy changes and being abreast of any change
• Assess and predict financial risks and returns
• Ability to design and use financial models to predict outcomes
• Develops and monitors performance metrics for management and investors.
• Performing other tasks assigned by the management

Desired Qualification

• Minimum of B. Sc in Accounting/Finance/Economics
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Qualified Accountant (ICAN, ACCA)
• Minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience in a similar role
• Financial Services or technology company experience will be beneficial
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel & Word
• Good knowledge of IFRS and Accounting
• Good knowledge of CBN regulatory reporting

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Deep understanding of Microfinance Bank’s policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to achieve set targets and deliver on the job
• Understanding compliance with regulatory policies
• Strong relationship with regulatory bodies
• Knowledge, understanding and application of best practice
• Good knowledge of Liability management, interest rate risk management and contingency funding
• Demonstrate ability to achieve set targets
• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to ethical standards and high level of integrity
• Strong analytical, numeric and problem-solving skills
• Strategic thinking and customer focus
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Result orientation, tenacity and commitment to provision of superior service.