Finance Manager at Fairmoney Microfinance Bank

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 Title: Finance Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Recruitment Process

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