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Team Lead Financial Reporting
About this role
The role is for a Team Lead Financial Reporting at First Bank. It involves coordinating and supervising the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in line with IFRS and Group policies. The position focuses on ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance, coordinating information from business units and Group entities, and supporting consolidated statements and audit processes. It targets experienced finance professionals with leadership responsibilities in banking or financial services. The employer is First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a large financial services institution with domestic and international operations and a commitment to governance, risk management and customer service.
What you would do
- Coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual financial report preparation within approved timelines
- Review statements, schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance
- Coordinate collection and validation of financial information from business units and Group entities
- Review accounting entries and adjustments and escalate material issues to Unit Head
- Support preparation of consolidated financial statements and notes in IFRS
- Monitor close timetable and escalate delays or data gaps
- Analyse financial results and explain significant movements
- Prepare financial performance summaries and analytical reports for management
- Research technical accounting matters and prepare recommendations for Unit Head
- Identify opportunities to automate reporting, improve data integrity and templates, and support system changes
What they are asking for
- First degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field
- Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualification is an added advantage
- Minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience in financial accounting, financial reporting, audit or financial control
- Experience in IFRS-compliant financial statements and management reports
- Experience coordinating reporting activities and external audits
- Experience in banking or financial services preferred
- Experience leading a team and providing coaching
- Strong understanding of IFRS and Group Accounting Policies
- Ability to analyse financial results and explain movements
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