Job Openings at Primera Africa Finance Group

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal control programs across designated business areas or departments.
• Identify control gaps, weaknesses, and areas of risk; recommend improvements and track the implementation of corrective actions.
• Collaborate with department heads to foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
• Conduct full audit cycles, including risk management and operational effectiveness assessments, ensuring compliance with financial and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and propose enhancements where necessary.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant policies, industry regulations, and government legislation.
• Provide advisory support to senior management on internal audit matters.
• Prepare and present audit reports with clear, actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and improve efficiency.
• Identify process inefficiencies, recommend cost-saving measures, and propose risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct follow-up audits to ensure management’s corrective actions are effectively implemented.
• Draft audit reports with comprehensive findings and practical recommendations to enhance internal controls and risk management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks and risk management principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Intermediate level or higher).
• High ethical standards with a commitment to integrity and accountability.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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• The Head of Portfolio Management is responsible for leading the bank's portfolio management strategy, ensuring alignment with the overall goals and risk management framework. This individual will oversee the development, execution, and monitoring of investment portfolios, ensuring optimal returns while managing risk exposure across different asset classes. The role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and deep market knowledge to drive the bank's portfolio performance.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties

• Daily review of the Bank's loan portfolio
• Weekly presentation of Credit Risk report at ALCO and to the Executive Management
• Overseeing the preparation of Quarterly Board reports (Board committee)
• Overseeing all reports generated by Portfolio Management
• Liaising with auditors and CBN regulators to ensure all requirements are met as at when due
• To ensure all regulatory renditions are delivered timely
• Overseeing computation of the Bank's monthly provision and impairment figures
• Liaising with Business and other stakeholders within the Bank to develop reports that will assist in achieving their desired goals
• Overseeing the Bank's collection process
• Coordinating Recon project
• Overseeing and coordinating all activities within the Unit
• Carrying out any adhoc assignments as required by Management

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Business Management, or related fields (Master's degree or CFA is preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in portfolio management, investment banking, or asset management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing large, complex investment portfolios across multiple asset classes.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and risk management principles.
• Advanced knowledge of portfolio performance analysis tools and metrics.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to drive high performance.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.

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• We are hiring a Senior Information System Auditor to audit the IT Department and IT functions within the Bank and governance of IT projects (implementation, new product migration, etc.)

Roles & Responsibilities

• Audit of IT applications and the Core Banking System (T24 and its integration with other accounting applications or other applications)
• Audit of the security of information systems and the various user authorizations
• Review Network and Security Architecture of the Bank 
• Audit of business continuity plans (tests, etc.) DRP
• Develop and conduct IT audit risk assessment and IT internal audit programs covering IT security, systems, applications, and IT processes and in accordance with internal audit policies, procedures and methodologies.
• Plan and execute efficient and effective IT audit testing (e.g., IT security, network infrastructure, operating systems, database and data centers) and ensure that they are timely and accurate.
• Participate in the development of the Annual IT Audit Plan
• Assist with the information system portion of group internal audit assignments
• Participate in the development and updating of the Bank's audit methodology and guidelines
• Participate in fraud investigations related to the information system
• Implement the CBN Cybersecurity Framework in conjunction with the IT Department
• Review and test controls in information technology systems and functions to ensure information integrity, security and business continuity.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Head Internal Control & Audit

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience
• Professional certifications such as CISSP/ CISA/CISM/ISC2 or any other relevant IT certifications
• ISO Certifications
• Advance Knowledge of SQL and/or other programming languages
• Proficiency in the use of MS Excel/Data Analytics, Robotics
• IT Audit Skills o Knowledge of T24 Application
• Ability and aptitude to work with detail, precision, speed, and accuracy.
• Critical thinking
• Stakeholder Relationship Management

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Job Description

• The chief financial officer position is accountable for the administrative, financial,  and risk management operations of the company, to include the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.

Job Description/Responsibilities:

Planning

• Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives.
• Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans.
• Develop financial and tax strategies.
• Manage the capital request and budgeting processes.
• Develop performance measures that support the company's strategic direction.

Operations

• Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team.
• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team.
• Manage the accounting, human resources, investor relations, legal, tax, and treasury departments.
• Oversee the financial operations of subsidiary companies and foreign operations.
• Manage any third parties to which functions have been outsourced.
• Oversee the company's transaction processing systems.
• Implement operational best practices.
• Oversee employee benefit plans, with particular emphasis on maximizing a cost-effective benefits package.
• Supervise acquisition due diligence and negotiate acquisitions.

Financial Information

• Oversee the issuance of financial information.
• Report financial results to the board of directors.

Risk Management

• Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile.
• Monitor all open legal issues involving the company, and legal issues affecting the industry.
• Construct and monitor reliable control systems.
• Maintain appropriate insurance coverage.
• Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies.
• Report risk issues to the audit committee of the board of directors.
• Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations.

Funding

• Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts.
• Arrange for debt and equity financing.
• Ensure all funding needs are well articulated and the capital base is optimally utilised.

Third Parties

• Participate in conference calls with the investment community.
• Maintain banking relationships.
• Represent the company with investment bankers and investors

Requirements

•  Master's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience and 10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation.
• Should have experience in partnering with an executive team, and have a high level of written and oral communication skills.
• Preference will be given to candidates with an MBA in Finance and be a member or fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)