HEAD OF FINANCE AT GOOD NEIGHBOURS MICROFINANCE BANK

About Company:

Good Neighbours Microfinance Bank is Licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria to render financial services to Nigerians in accordance with the CBN policy. Good Neighbours MFB has tirelessly set the pace for other Microfinance Institutions through distinguished service quality, product functionality and exceptional customer service.

Job Description:

• Full responsibility for budget development, planning & reporting, and liquidity management.
• Develop and implement the financial strategy of the organization in alignment with business objectives.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, in compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement and provide insightful recommendations to senior management.
• Develop and maintain financial statements for future reference.
• Monitor and manage expenses within the established budget.
• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Preparation and submission of CBN and NDIC monthly rendition Returns
• Remittance of statutory deductions on a monthly basis, such as PAYE, WHT, VAT etc.
• Communicate financial performance and forecasts; preparation and review of monthly and quarterly reports for Board, Shareholders, Regulatory bodies, etc.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of microfinance industry regulations and financial reporting standards, with experience in creating financial statements and general ledger functions.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates excellent understanding of financials as well as advanced business finance and performance analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to communicate complex financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in accounting software, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word and good knowledge of IFRS.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferably in a microfinance institution, with at least 3 years in a senior management position.
• HND/BSC Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Professional certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA).

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@gnmfb.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.