Post:Chief Accountant - FINCA Nigeria
Organization:FINCA International
Location:AbujaNigeria
Opportunity Type: Job
About the Organization:
FINCA International, one of the world's leading MFIs, provides financial services to clients through wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Greater Middle East.
About the Job:
FINCA is seeking a Chief Accountant for its microfinance bank start-up in Owerri, Nigeria. S/he will be a senior member of the finance and administration department reporting directly to the chief finance officer. S/he will ensure the overall supervision of the section and safeguard the company’s physical and financial assets with the aim of maximizing returns.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
FINCA International, one of the world's leading MFIs, provides financial services to clients through wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Greater Middle East.
About the Job:
FINCA is seeking a Chief Accountant for its microfinance bank start-up in Owerri, Nigeria. S/he will be a senior member of the finance and administration department reporting directly to the chief finance officer. S/he will ensure the overall supervision of the section and safeguard the company’s physical and financial assets with the aim of maximizing returns.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Supervise the preparation, recording, control, monitoring, maintenance, and reconciliation of financial transactions and provide overall management of the accounts of the company;
- Ensure timely preparation and fair presentation of accounting records, financial statements, and tax/statutory withholding returns in accordance with internal procedures and policies, IFRS accounting standards and all applicable regulatory requirements, and avail financial reports and records to management, the board or other stakeholders as required;
- Evaluate and improve work processes to improve efficiency, quality, and reliability;
- Supervise, train, and manage performance of staff within the department.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Accounting, CPA/ACCA or Chartered Accountancy equivalent required (Master's Degree preferred);
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in financial management or accounting in a company (preferably a financial institution) and at least 2 years’ experience supervising accounting functions;
- Experienced with at least one type of accounting software. Experience in management of accounts in a core banking system (especially FLEXCUBE retail) is highly beneficial;
- Sound knowledge of microfinance and principles and banking practices;
- Proficient in MS-Office Suite (especially Excel). Experience in Microfin is beneficial;
- Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Igbo or other local language desired.
Posted: 23 Oct 2013
Closing Date: 30 Nov 2013
How to Apply:
Apply Online
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/p/site/m//template.rc/1.11.191584
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