Jobs at Elizabeth Maddeux

About the Role

• Our client is seeking to hire a competent HR Officer to support recruitment, onboarding, employee experience, documentation, and HR operational activities.
• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about people processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment, shortlisting, and interview coordination.
• Support onboarding, induction, and proper employee record management.
• Maintain HR databases, attendance, and leave tracking.
• Support employee relations, communication of HR policies, and engagement initiatives.
• Assist in payroll preparation activities and HR reporting.
• Support training planning and maintain L&D records.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and internal HR policies.

Requirements

• HND/B.Sc. in HR, Business Admin, Industrial Relations, or related field.
• 2-3 years of HR experience.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and/or HR software tools.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Compensation
N120,000 – N150,000 Monthly (Depending on experience).

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Role Overview

• The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will serve as the strategic and operational leader of the Microfinance Bank, with full ownership for defining and executing the bank’s vision, growth strategy, and value creation agenda.
• The CEO will deliver sustainable financial performance, maintain regulatory compliance, drive product and digital innovation, strengthen risk governance, and ensure superior customer experience and financial inclusion outcomes.
• This role requires a proven leader with strong experience in the financial services sector, preferably within microfinance, retail banking, digital lending, or fintech, who is capable of scaling a financial institution responsibly, profitably, and ethically.

Key Responsibilities
The CEO is responsible for:
Strategic Leadership & Business Growth:

• Develop and execute a compelling long-term strategy aligned to the bank’s mission, growth targets, and financial inclusion mandate.
• Identify and penetrate new markets, customer segments, and revenue streams (e.g., agent banking, SME lending, micro-insurance, agri-finance).
• Lead digital transformation initiatives to strengthen financial accessibility, product reach, and operational efficiency.
• Present business performance, risk position, financial statements, and strategic initiatives to the Board and regulators.

Product, Technology & Innovation:

• Oversee the ideation, development, and launch of innovative financial and payment products such as Micro and SME lending products, SME financing, savings, micro-pension, micro-insurance, digital savings and wallet services, POS and merchant acquiring solutions, remittance and bill payment platforms.
• Champion customer-centric product design based on data analytics and UX insights.
• Drive data analytics capabilities to enhance credit scoring models, product performance tracking, customer segmentation, and profitability analysis.
• Partner with the CTO and Product Team to ensure technology scalability, security, and interoperability (e.g., NIBSS, Interswitch, Remita, VISA, Mastercard, etc.).
• Promote open banking and API-driven models that integrate with third-party fintechs, telcos, and digital merchants.

Financial Management & Capital Raising: 

• Lead capital raising initiatives: debt, equity, grants, and strategic investments from local and international partners.
• Ensure optimal capital adequacy, liquidity ratios, operational efficiency, and sustainable profitability.
• Develop pricing models, financial projections, and annual operating plans (AOP).
• Manage investors/stakeholders, including venture capital firms, impact investors, DFIs, and financial inclusion partners.

Risk Management & Regulatory Governance:

• Oversee enterprise-wide risk management (EWRM), credit risk, market risk, operational risk, and compliance frameworks.
• Ensure strict compliance with CBN regulations, AML/CFT standards, KYC/Customer Due Diligence, and corporate governance guidelines.
• Monitor credit portfolio quality, delinquency management, and loan recovery effectiveness.
• Foster a culture of ethical conduct, internal control, risk awareness, and regulatory adherence.

Operational Excellence & Service Delivery:

• Optimize end-to-end operations, branch/agent network performance, service delivery, and customer experience frameworks.
• Implement operational risk management, business continuity plans, and service-level standards.
• Strengthen cost efficiency, productivity measures, automation, and workflow digitization.
• Oversee procurement, vendor management, and technology infrastructure.

Leadership, People & Culture Management:

• Attract, develop, and retain high-performing talent aligned with the bank’s values and performance culture.
• Implement performance management systems, succession planning, and leadership development programs.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, innovation, ethical culture, and employee engagement.
• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and community impact initiatives.

Ecosystem Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement: 

• Strengthen relationships with CBN, NIBSS, NDIC, NITDA, card schemes (Visa, Mastercard), telcos, and fintech partners.
• Drive strategic alliances with payment gateways, API providers, agent networks, and international remittance partners.
• Represent the organization in the fintech and microfinance ecosystem as a thought leader on financial inclusion and innovation.
• Collaborate with DFIs, NGOs, and social enterprises for impact lending, women empowerment, and community development programs.

Qualifications, Experience & Skill Competence
Academic & Professional Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Banking, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• Master’s degree (MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification) is required.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, ACCA, ICAN, CIBN, PRM, FRM, or other relevant finance/risk certifications are an added advantage.

Experience:

• 10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience within the financial services industry.
• Minimum of 5 years in senior management/executive leadership, ideally as CEO/MD, COO,
• CFO, Head of Business, or similar in microfinance, retail banking, or digital lending.
• Proven record in microfinance, digital banking, fintech, or payments (at least two of the three sectors), with demonstrated success in:
  • Building and scaling digital financial platforms
  • Raising capital (equity/debt) and managing investor relations
  • Launching or managing payment systems (POS, gateway, wallet, agency)
  • Leading technology-enabled financial transformation

Technical & Industry Competencies:

• Excellent understanding of Microfinance business models
• Excellent understanding of Financial inclusion landscape
• Excellent understanding of Digital banking ecosystem
• Excellent understanding of Retail/SME lending and credit risk management
• Excellent understanding of Data analytics, BI dashboards, and credit scoring models
• Excellent understanding of Regulatory frameworks (CBN, NDIC, AML/CFT, GDPR/data
• privacy)
• Excellent understanding of Corporate governance and enterprise risk management

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Visionary and entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong business acumen and financial intelligence
• Excellent decision-making and crisis management skills
• Innovation-driven leadership and digital fluency
• Strong execution focus and accountability orientation
• Inspirational leadership and talent development capability
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Influencing, negotiation, and conflict-resolution strength
• High emotional intelligence, empathy, and cultural sensitivity
• High ethical standards, integrity, and transparency
• Resilience, adaptability, and results-driven approach
• Community-focused with a passion for financial inclusion.

Remuneration and Benefits

• A competitive Salary band of N18,000,000 - N24,000,000 Annually.
• Performance Bonuses
• International Travel Opportunities
• Health insurance, pension, and executive benefits
• Opportunity to work with a pan-african financial group
• Official car, and operational a

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Job Overview

• The Internal Auditor is responsible for evaluating, strengthening, and monitoring the organization’s internal control framework.
• The role ensures compliance with internal policies, regulatory standards, and best accounting/financial practices while identifying risks, recommending controls, and safeguarding the company’s assets.
• The Auditor will work closely with management, finance, and operations teams to embed a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and monitor an effective internal control system across all functions.
• Review and evaluate financial, operational, and compliance processes to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify control weaknesses and propose remedial actions.
• Perform internal audits and special investigations as required, ensuring audit trails are accurate and reliable.
• Monitor key performance and compliance indicators for early detection of irregularities.
• Recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency, safeguard assets, and reduce risk exposure.
• Ensure proper documentation, approval, and reporting of all financial and operational activities.
• Provide advisory support to management on internal control, governance, and compliance issues.
• Collaborate with external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders during reviews and inspections.
• Prepare and present periodic internal control and risk assessment reports to senior management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field (Master’s degree is an added advantage).
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
• 7-10 years proven experience in auditing, internal control, or risk management, preferably in a manufacturing organization.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, risk management principles, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and data analytics tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
• Strong communication, reporting, and interpersonal skills.

Key Competencies:

• Risk assessment & mitigation
• Internal audit & control design
• Financial analysis & compliance monitoring
• Process improvement & governance
• Stakeholder engagement & advisory support
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy..