Head Of Operations at Prosperity Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited

Job Description

• Authorize account opening and closure
• Coordinate customer care unit to achieve target turnaround time
• Authorize cash transactions
• Authorize all cheque withdrawals.
• Disburse approved facilities promptly
• Authorize all entries posted at the back-office
• Liaise with other banks
• Ensure adherence to insured cash holding limits
• Authorize expenses as per Bank's Approval Levels
• Ensure daily balancing of teller accounts
• Ensure online posting of teller transactions
• Enforce confidentiality of system access
• Authorize cash replenishment to tellers
• Custodian of the chequebooks and vouchers
• Supervise draft processing, cashiering and vault management
• Comply with Cash in hand insurance limit

Job Requirements

• B.Sc. in Accounting, Economics or Banking and Finance or its equivalent
• Qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAN) - ACA
• Additional qualifications in a business-related area will be an advantage
• Proven work experience as Head of Operation or Finance Manager
• Computer skills in MS Office, Excel, Accounting Software, etc.
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to direct and supervise staff
• A minimum of 8 years post-graduation experience while 5 years must be in the financial service industry
• Evidence that the candidate possesses proven skills and competencies in practical microfinance banking and has undergone the Microfinance Certification programme and obtained a Certificate in Microfinance banking issued by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).