Head Of Financial Control

Role Description

• The Head of Financial Control is a full-time, on-site role based in Lagos, responsible for overseeing the financial control function of Moneyfield Microfinance Bank. This role involves leading the preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements and reports to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. The Head of Financial Control will monitor internal controls, manage budgeting and forecasting processes, and support regulatory reporting requirements. The individual will collaborate with executive leadership on financial strategy, perform variance and trend analysis, and recommend actions to improve financial performance and risk management. The role also includes supervising the finance team, implementing best practices in financial operations, and liaising with auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Financial Controlling and Finance skills, with experience managing end-to-end financial operations.
• Candidates should possess expertise in Financial Reporting and the preparation and interpretation of Financial Statements.
• Candidates should possess advanced Analytical Skills for budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance monitoring.
• Candidates should possess knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements for financial institutions, ideally within the Nigerian banking sector.
• Relevant academic qualifications such as a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA) are an advantage.
• Proven experience in a senior finance or financial control role, preferably in microfinance or banking, with strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and proficiency in financial software and MS Excel.