FINANCE MANAGER AT FAIRMONEY MICROFINANCE BANK

About Company:

FairMoney is building the leading mobile bank for emerging markets. We started with a digital microcredit application on Android, and currently roll out additional financial services (current account, savings, debit card) while expanding the product to Western Africa and South-East Asia.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• The Finance department at FairMoney is a key component in this mission to provide banking services to all consumers across emerging markets
• Finance drives the reporting, the strategic analysis and the financial operations to make FairMoney's mission possible. We are currently looking for a Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities
Monthly Management Reporting:

• Review monthly management report prepared by accountants and sign off
• Ensure there are relevant schedules supporting the items on the financial statement
• Train and motivate accountants.
• Resolve issues raised by the financial control units and other reviewers timely and accurately.

Variance Analysis:

• Identify drivers for financial statements line items
• Analyse the variance between actuals and budget as well as change over time
• Recommend corrective actions for adverse variances.

Regulatory Reporting:

• Ensure CBN returns is submitted on or before the 5th day of the month
• Ensure the NDIC report and other regulatory returns are submitted as at when due
• Manage CBN audits.

Year End Close/Statutory Audits:

• Lead the annual statutory audit.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will be:

• A qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAN)
• Must be very good with IFRS
• Have an Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
• SQL and other data analytics skills are major advantage
• Have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience.
• Experience in audit and/or financial service industry is necessary
• Must have excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Be an effective team player with a positive attitude
• Must be able to work without supervision.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Hybrid Work Model
• Training & Development.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

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Recruitment Process:

• A screening interview with one of the members of the Talent Acquisition team
• Technical Interview with the Chief Financial Officer.