• Financial Management & Reporting

  • Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

  • Ensure compliance with IFRS/MFRS and MFI-specific accounting standards.

  • Present financial reports to Management.

• Accounting & Control

  • Supervise daily accounting operations (cash, bank, loan portfolio, payables, receivables, fixed assets).

  • Ensure proper reconciliations of bank accounts, loan accounts, and suspense accounts.

  • Establish strong internal control systems.

• Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure timely submission of reports to regulators (e.g., Financial Regulatory Department, Central Bank).

  • Monitor compliance with taxation, labor laws, and financial regulations.

• Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Develop annual budgets and financial forecasts in collaboration with management.

  • Monitor and control departmental and institutional expenditures.

• Audit & Risk Management

  • Coordinate internal and external audits.

  • Implement recommendations from auditors.

  • Identify and mitigate financial risks.

• Leadership & Team Development

  • Supervise and mentor the accounts team.

  • Provide training and capacity building for staff.

  • Ensure timely performance evaluations.

Education & Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (mandatory).

• Professional certifications (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred.

• Master’s in Finance/Accounting is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, at least 3 years in a managerial role.

• Experience in Microfinance, Banking, or Financial Institutions is highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of MFI loan accounting, portfolio management, and regulatory requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of IFRS, taxation, and regulatory frameworks.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in accounting software (MFI-specific systems).

• High integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards.

• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.