Head, Finance and Account at Crossover Microfinance Bank

A microfinance bank whose head office is situated in Lagos is currently seeking to recruit a Head, Finance and Account.
Job Objective:  Plans, directs, manages and coordinates the finance functions of the bank. Our ideal candidate must ensure accurate accounting records, prepare financial reports to board, management and CBN and file tax returns.

Responsibilities include:

• Manages the accounts payables and accounts receivables in order to ensure complete and accurate records of all transactions
• Develops and manages the execution of budget for all administrative departments, reviews operating costs and suggests cost-saving measures.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of all financial reports/information such as: Monthly CBN/ NDIC Returns, Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly Management Accounts, Branch and Regional Monthly Profitability Performance Report.
• Ensures the periodic compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner; i.e. Tax and other regulatory compliance activities.
• Co-ordinates the annual independent audit of the bank’s accounts 
• Manages the valuation of the bank’s assets and inventory; i.e. Motor Vehicles, Equipment and other consumables.
• Supervise finance officers on finance related tasks e.g. Fixed asset register & monthly amortization and depreciation of assets etc.
• Forecast cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, and funds available for customers.
• Advise management on the liquidity aspects of its short- and long-range planning 
• Ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet on-going operational and capital investment requirements
• Maintain a system of policies and procedures that impose an adequate level of control over treasury activities 
• Management of expenditurePerform other duties and responsibilities as may be required by the Managing Director

Requirements:

• Minimum of HND in Accountancy or any other related field. 
• Must be a member of professional bodies such ICAN, ACCA etc
• Knowledge of bank-one software is an added advantage
• Certified Microfinance Banker membership is an added advantage
• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in a reputable firm, Experience in a microfinance bank setting in related role is an added advantage.