Jobs at Mecer Consulting Limited

Job Summary

• The Managing Director will provide leadership for the cooperative, drive membership growth, manage credit and loan operations, supervise staff, strengthen financial controls, and ensure profitable and sustainable operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the cooperative and report to the Board/Executive Committee.
• Drive membership growth, savings mobilisation and business development.
• Oversee loan marketing, appraisal, disbursement, monitoring and recovery.
• Supervise accounting, financial reporting, cash management and internal controls.
• Manage staff performance, teamwork, discipline and service delivery.
• Ensure proper documentation, compliance, risk management and audit readiness.
• Build relationships with members, groups, businesses and institutions within Kubwa and surrounding areas.

Qualifications and Experience

• First degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Marketing, Cooperative Management or another commercial/social science-related course.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience, with at least 5 years in management in a financial institution, microfinance bank, cooperative or credit organisation.
• Strong experience in marketing, credit administration, accounting, loans management and team leadership.

Required Skills:

• Mature, confident, agile, self-driven and target-oriented.
• Strong leadership, communication and team management skills.
• Good knowledge of cooperative operations, credit, loans, accounting and financial controls.
• Ability to manage members, staff and difficult conversations professionally.

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Job Summary

• The Accountant will manage financial records, prepare reports, monitor income and expenditure, support audits, and ensure accurate documentation of all transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports for management and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Record financial transactions and maintain savings, loan and repayment records.
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure proper filing of financial documents.
• Support internal controls, audit activities and compliance checks.
• Monitor outstanding loan balances, defaults, income and expenditure.
• Support budgeting, financial planning and statutory/cooperative reporting requirements.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports.
• Quality of reconciliations and record-keeping.
• Effectiveness of financial controls.
• Audit readiness and compliance.
• Reduction in accounting errors and unreconciled transactions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or HND qualification in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• ICAN, ANAN, ACCA or related professional certification is an added advantage.
• 5-7 years accounting experience, preferably in a cooperative, microfinance, financial institution or similar environment.

Required Skills:

• Strong accounting and financial reporting skills.
• Knowledge of internal controls and audit procedures.
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• High accuracy, integrity and confidentiality.