Head of Finance, MFB

About the role

Paystack MFB is a CBN licensed microfinance bank within the Paystack group. This role owns the bank's financial health, reporting and regulatory standing, overseeing the end to end finance function from accounting to financial control and compliance.

What you'll do

• Own monthly, quarterly and annual close and produce IFRS financial statements on time
• Lead statutory audits and maintain clean records with external auditors
• Design and run internal financial controls and reconciliation processes
• Prepare group reporting packs and reconcile local IFRS to group requirements
• Submit CBN and NDIC returns accurately and on schedule
• Monitor capital adequacy, liquidity ratios and prudential limits daily

What they're looking for

• 10+ years in finance with at least 4 in a senior role at a CBN licensed bank or regulated institution
• Full professional accounting qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CIMA or CPA) and registration with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria
• Hands on experience with CBN and NDIC returns and examinations
• Strong IFRS knowledge, especially IFRS 9 ECL
• Experience managing treasury and liquidity in a deposit taking institution
• Clear written communication suitable for board level reporting

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing indicates Lagos, Nigeria with a hybrid work setup; Nigeria-based applicants are eligible
• The listing does not specify a timezone requirement; confirm before interviewing
• The listing does not specify contractor vs employee status; confirm during interview
• The listing does not state pay currency or range; confirm compensation details during interview