Head of Financial Control

About this role

The role of Head of Financial Control is a full-time, on-site position based in Lagos for Moneyfield Microfinance Bank Limited. The person will oversee the bank’s financial control function, including preparation and review of financial statements, monitoring internal controls, budgeting and forecasting, and supporting regulatory reporting. They will work with executive leadership on financial strategy, perform variance and trend analysis, and suggest actions to improve performance and risk management. The job includes supervising the finance team and coordinating with auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders. Candidates should have strong financial controlling and reporting experience, ideally in microfinance or banking, with relevant qualifications and leadership abilities.

What you would do

• Oversee preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements and reports.
• Monitor internal controls and governance processes.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Support regulatory reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on financial strategy and risk management.
• Perform variance and trend analysis and recommend actions to improve performance.
• Supervise the finance team and ensure best practices in financial operations.
• Liaise with auditors, regulators and external stakeholders.
• Utilise financial software and MS Excel for reporting and analysis.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Professional certifications such as ACA or ACCA are an advantage.
• Experience in a senior finance or financial control role, preferably in microfinance or banking.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Expertise in financial reporting, preparation and interpretation of financial statements.
• Advanced analytical skills for budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and performance monitoring.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements for financial institutions in Nigeria.
• High integrity with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in financial software and MS Excel.

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