Head, Accounts at Prosperity Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited (PMBank)

Prosperity Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited (PMBank) is a Microfinance Bank incorporated in Nigeria with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria in March 2005 under the provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act CAP C20 LFN 2004 with registration number RC 620230 and commenced operations on 10th October 2005. It is licensed to carry on the business of microfinance banking by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Accounts

Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including:
  • Month and end-year process
  • Accounts payable/receivable
  • Cash receipts
  • General ledger
  • Payroll and utilities
  • Treasury, budgeting
  • Cash forecasting
  • Revenue and expenditure variance analysis
  • Capital assets reconciliations
  • Cheque processing
  • Fixed asset activity
  • Debt activity
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
• Coordinate and complete annual audits
• Provide recommendations
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
• Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Meet financial accounting objectives
• Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions.

Job Requirements

• B.Sc. in Accounting or its equivalent
• A minimum of 8 years post-graduation experience while 5 years must be in financial service industry
• Qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAN) – ACA
• Additional qualification in a business related area will be an advantage
• Proven work experience as Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor or Finance Manager
• Computer skills of MS Office, Excel, Accounting Software, etc.
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, law and regulation.
• High attention to details and accuracy
• Ability to direct and supervise staff
• Evidence that the candidate possesses proven skills and competences in practical microfinance banking and has undergone the Microfinance Certification programme and obtained a Certificate in Microfinance banking issued by the Chartered Institute of bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).

Deadline: 30th September, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed Resume and Cover Letter to: nhrecruiters@gmail.com using ”Head, Accounts” as the subject of the email.