Chief Accountant at FINCA International

The CA position is a senior management position in the Finance department that reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or as designated. The Chief Accountant is responsible for managing all finance, accounting and general administration of FINCA Nigeria, and supervises the entire finance team. S/he will ensure that the finance activities if FINCA Nigeria will support FINCA Nigeria in pursuing its mission with a minimum of risk and maximum of efficiency. S/he shares responsibility for the overall performance and activities of FINCA Nigeria and participants in making decision on material matters.

Qualifications and Experience:

Relevant Degree/HND with CPA/ACCA or Chartered Accountancy Equivalent required. Master’s Degree is an added advantage. MCIBN or willingness to obtain certification with 1 year of engagement.

Experience

• Minimum experience of 3 years as chief accountant or head of finance unit. ·
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in finance function (International experience is an added advantage)
• Extensive experience in best practice financial management of a company, desirably a financial institution.

Key Deliverables:

• Bank/branch Profitability: ROA, ROE, OSS, Portfolio Yield.
• Liquidity: Assure timely financing to sustain business growth, while fully complying with ALCO risk management policies.
• Compliance: Assure that the bank is compliant with Central Bank regulations, Tax regulations, and corporate policies.
• Audit: Assure that internal and external financial audits are satisfactory.
• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Deliver timely financial reports to internal and external stakeholders. Provide financial analysis and recommendations for strategic decisions.
• Risk Management: Assure that all business risks (financial, operational, and legal) are kept at the levels approved by the Board.