Manager, Financial and Regulatory Reporting, Accion MfB at ACCION Microfinance Bank

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Summary/Objective

• The ideal candidate will coordinate all activities relating to accurate and timely reporting of historical financial performance and communicating same to stakeholders in the relevant accounting standards and formats.
• Candidate will also have responsibility for coordinating regulatory reporting and compliance with zero infraction tolerance.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• 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.
• Maintenance of Fixed Assets Register.
• Monthly CBN Returns and Queries.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualification and Experience

• First degree in Accountancy, Finance, Economics or any related numerate discipline with a minimum of second class or its equivalent.
• Professional certification especially in ACCA or ACA.
• M.Sc. or MBA will be an added advantage.

Key Performance Measures:

• Zero regulatory infraction.
• Timely and accurate Reporting.
• Prompt adaptation to new requirements.

Candidate's Knowledge and Attributes:

• 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.
• 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.