Chief Finance Officer at Prodigy Microfinance Bank

Job Description

• A financial services company in Victoria Island, Lagos, is in need of a well-detail-oriented and strategically minded chief finance officer to lead our finance operations and provide insights for strategic decision-making.

About the Role

• The ideal candidate must possess a deep understanding of financial modeling and the ability to simplify complex financial data for non-finance stakeholders.
• The financial manager will be responsible for managing and handling the financial activities and reports of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the annual budgeting process and provide monthly/quarterly rolling forecasts.
• Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and present insights to the executive team.
• Strategic Growth: Analyze market trends and competitor data to identify opportunities for expansion or cost-saving.
• Risk Management: Ensure compliance with local and federal regulations while maintaining robust internal controls.
• Team Leadership: Oversee accounting/accounts payable/receivable teams and foster a culture of professional development.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor liquidity and manage investment strategies to optimize company capital.
• Developing long-term financial plans, budgets, and forecasts in alignment with corporate objectives and market trends
• developing and enhancing internal reporting processes

Qualification & Experience

• 8+ years experience as a Finance Manager within a banking or financial institution
• Relevant professional qualification in ICAN, CFA, ACCA
• Must be currently working with a Financial or Banking Institution
• BankOne Accounting Software knowledge is mandatory
• A master's degree in Accounting or Financeis an added advantage
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience in building and maintaining financial models and driving business decision support
• Advance level of business and commercial acumen
• A proven track record of using data to solve complex business problems.
• Sound financial presentation method.
• Experience in preparing professional reports and presentation.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Leave Allowance
• Training & Development.