Responsibilities:

Financial Management:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to ensure optimal financial performance.
• Produce management accounts and executive dashboards for decision-making.
• Perform financial analysis and provide strategic recommendations to management.

Treasury & Investment Operations:

• Manage the company's treasury activities, including banking relationships and cash management.
• Monitor investment portfolios, fixed-income placements, and settlement activities.
• Ensure effective reconciliation of bank accounts, client accounts, and investment transactions.
• Optimize capital allocation and liquidity management.

Regulatory & Statutory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with SEC, NGX, CSCS, FRC, FIRS, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate statutory audits and regulatory examinations.
• Prepare and submit all statutory financial and regulatory reports within required timelines.
• Oversee tax planning, tax filings, and statutory remittances.

Internal Control & Risk Management:

• Strengthen internal controls and financial governance.
• Develop and maintain finance policies and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role within stockbroking, investment banking, asset management, or financial services.
• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification is mandatory.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.