Chief Financial Officer at Accion Microfinance Bank

Employment Nigeria 24-Jun-2017 LAGOS , Banking and Finance

Accion Microfinance Bank - We are on a mission to economically empower micro-entrepreneurs and low-income earners by providing financial services in a sustainable, ethical and profitable manner.

POSITION : Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Responsibilities

Handles and in some cases will lead, major financial negotiations, review and advise on large contracts, strategic alliances and preferred vendor arrangements to ensure Company interests are adequately protected, and objectives achieved within budget provisions.
Monitors Company’s operating performance and overall financial health using established corporate business performance metrics.
Enforces financial discipline/guidelines and controls across the company, and especially amongst management.
Ensure the development of strong finance capability (an ability to translate business decisions into numbers/financial metrics and to understand the implications for financial performance) across the Company.
Oversees the company’s overall finance function.
Develops/supervises the development of strong and effective business strategies and plans.
Prepares the Company’s annual budget and communicates approved performance targets to all stakeholders.
Advises the CEO on major financial decisions and ensures the proper execution of/compliance with the Company’s laid down financial policies, guidelines and processes.
Periodically assess the Company’s financial management needs and current capabilities; determines proactively gaps and develops plans to bridge/meet financial needs.
Develops effective financial systems to facilitate management decision-making.
Oversees budgeting, budgetary review, financial controls, reporting and other financial management processes.
Organizes the finance function as may be required from time to time to ensure close alignment to business needs and changes in processes.
Oversees the design and implementation of processes that provide business managers the necessary financial data to make decisions and monitor performance.
Ensures the effective management of the Company’s financial resources.
Ensures all periodic external reporting obligations are met on timely basis.
Ensures the continued integrity of the Company’s cash, receivables, and payables management activities.
Provides leadership in the development of staff policies, training and performance measurement.

Qualifications

10 years senior management experience within the financial services industry.
Prior microfinance experience is desirable, particularly within a microfinance bank with international ties.
Board-level experience/ experience reporting to a board/ board committee.
Strong communication skills.
Degree or its equivalent, preferably in a numeric discipline e.g. Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or in a related field.
A post-graduate degree or its equivalent in any discipline. An MBA or any other related professional qualification is required.
Relevant professional qualifications/affiliations such as ICAN, CIBN, CFA, ACIB etc.
15 - 20 years diverse experience (i.e. banking, insurance, microfinance, etc.) as well as experience in multi-functional roles within the industry.

Competencies:

Think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systemic impact of various policies, issues and solutions.
A high sense of responsibility, accountability, integrity and ethical standards.
Strong business acumen, maturity and tact, including the ability to relate with highest levels of management of financial institutions.
Understanding of the Nigerian financial services market.
Product development and portfolio management capabilities.
Customer relationship development/management skills.
Understanding of commercial financial products.

Supervises:

Financial Controls and Reporting
Treasury
Financial Management
Tax Management
Investment Management

How To Apply
Candidates should send their CV's and cover letters to:jobs@accionmfb.com using REF: CFO 2017 as Subject of the mail.

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