Head of Finance and Accounts at Resort Consult Limited

Location: South-South

Type: Onsite and Full Time

Job Description

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the bank’s goals and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to support sustainable growth.
• Oversee the preparation of accurate financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and accounting principles.
• Lead the financial reporting process, providing insights to aid decision-making at the executive level.
• Implement robust internal controls to manage financial risks effectively.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies, policies, and standards governing microfinance banking operations.
• Manage and mentor the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous development.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with other departments to achieve financial goals.
• Supervise treasury operations, optimizing liquidity, and managing cash flow effectively.
• Monitor investment activities and financial instruments to maximize returns while mitigating risks.
• Oversee general ledger, revenue recognition, accounts receivables & payables, intercompany, treasury, taxation, and payroll.
• Ensuring that payments to vendors and salaries are processed.
• Researching on factors influencing business performance.
• Managing relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, bankers, tax authorities and so on.

Job Requirement

• B.Sc. in Accounting, Banking & Finance, or a related field; ICAN or ACIB, and MCIB (Microfinance Certified Banker) qualifications are mandatory.
• Proven experience in a senior finance role within the microfinance banking sector, demonstrating a strong understanding of industry practices and regulations.
• Proficiency in the use of Bankone and accounting software E.g Quickbooks, Peachtree, SAP
• Sound knowledge of financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to drive financial initiatives and influence stakeholders.
• Experience with office management software like MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word, specifically) and proficiency in Information Technology (IT).
• Strong organisational skills with a problem-solving attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills..
• Relationship building, negotiation, problem-solving, and troubleshooting

Salary is Attractive