Financial Controller Lagos

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Money in Minutes (MIM) Finance Company Limited is actively recruiting for a Financial Controller position in Lagos. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Finance / Accounting / Audit sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: 10 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Finance / Accounting / Audit • Location Preference: in Lagos

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA Financial professionals like Financial Controller are vital for organizational stability, compliance with Nigerian regulations, and economic development. This role offers the opportunity to impact business strategy and financial health.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS This role in Finance / Accounting / Audit offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations in Nigeria.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Financial Controller position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 10 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Finance / Accounting / Audit field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Finance / Accounting / Audit sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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MIM Finance Company Limited (t/a Money in Minutes or MIM) is a UK-originated FinTech start-up in the process of launching its exciting products in Nigeria. MIM’s aim is to provide straightforward and instant finance to consumers in a bid to help solve the current access to finance problems in Africa. MIM’s products would also make it possible for low and middle-class earners to acquire white goods and solar energy-generating equipment in a bid to resolving the electricity challenge engulfing the continent. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Lagos

Job Type: Full-time Role Summary

The Financial Controller will provide senior leadership and hands-on ownership of MIM Finance's finance function. The role is responsible for financial reporting, CBN regulatory and prudential reporting, budgeting and forecasting, treasury and liquidity oversight, financial controls, audit, tax, lending-related finance and team leadership. The successful candidate should be capable of operating at senior management level, advising the CEO and management team while maintaining strong day-to-day control of the Company's financial operations.

Lead the Finance function and take ownership of the quality, accuracy and timeliness of financial information provided to management. Prepare and review monthly management accounts, financial statements, budgets, forecasts, cash-flow reports and management analysis. Own the preparation, review and timely submission of applicable CBN regulatory and prudential returns, maintaining a clear regulatory reporting calendar. Monitor liquidity, treasury, funding requirements, bank balances and key financial obligations to support sustainable lending operations. Maintain robust financial controls, approval processes, reconciliations, accounting policies and appropriate segregation of duties. Oversee core finance operations including payables, receivables, payments, bank reconciliations, control accounts and financial recordkeeping. Provide financial oversight of the lending portfolio, including interest income, loan receivables, impairment/provisioning, collections reconciliation and product profitability. Lead annual external audit coordination, tax compliance and other statutory finance requirements and drive timely closure of audit findings. Partner with Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, Credit, Operations, Product and Commercial teams on financial, regulatory and control matters. Provide financial insight, scenario analysis and recommendations to the CEO and management team to support business and investment decisions. Lead, supervise and develop the Finance team, establish clear standards and create a culture of accuracy, accountability and control.

Key Performance Expectations

Accurate and timely management accounts and executive financial reporting. Accurate and timely CBN regulatory and prudential submissions with minimal regulatory exceptions. Strong cash-flow, liquidity and treasury visibility. Timely reconciliations and prompt resolution of financial exceptions. Strong internal controls and finance governance. Effective audit coordination and timely closure of findings. Reliable budgets, forecasts and financial insight for management decision-making. Effective leadership, development and accountability of the Finance team.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline. ACA, ACCA or an equivalent recognised professional accounting qualification is required. Minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience across Finance and/or Accounting. Minimum of 5 years of that experience must be at senior finance leadership or management level, with responsibility for leading people and/or owning a significant Finance function, controllership remit or major finance workstream. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience within a CBN-regulated financial institution or closely related regulated financial-services environment. Experience in a finance company, fintech, lending business, microfinance bank or commercial bank is particularly relevant. Demonstrable hands-on experience with CBN regulatory/prudential reporting and regulatory compliance from a Finance perspective. Strong practical experience in management accounts, financial reporting, IFRS, budgeting and forecasting, treasury/liquidity, audit, tax and financial controls. Experience in lending or credit-related finance, including loan accounting, interest income, impairment/provisioning and portfolio profitability, is strongly preferred. Proven experience engaging senior management, auditors, regulators and other high-level stakeholders. Advanced Excel and strong working knowledge of accounting/ERP and financial reporting systems.

Strong senior leadership presence with the confidence to challenge, advise and influence management. High level of integrity, professional judgement and accountability. Strong technical accounting and regulatory-finance capability. Commercial and analytical mindset with the ability to translate financial information into business decisions. Excellent attention to detail without losing sight of strategic priorities. Ability to build structure and strong controls within a growing/start-up environment. Clear communication, stakeholder management and team-development capability.

Not Specified. How to Apply

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