Head of Finance
Hiring Company

The hiring company name is
confidential for this listing.
About the Role
Greater Lagos, Nigeria Area (Hybrid)
The Company is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the financial health, reporting, and regulatory compliance of a regulated deposit-taking institution. Responsibilities include overseeing accounting, treasury, budgeting, tax, financial controls, and monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. The role also manages regulatory filings, monitors capital and liquidity requirements, leads audits, and presents financial and prudential updates to the board. The Head of Finance will guide financial planning and product analysis, build and develop the finance team, and collaborate across functions to strengthen scalable processes and controls. Candidates should have at least 10 years of finance experience, including four or more years in a senior role at a regulated financial institution, and a recognized professional accounting qualification with relevant regulatory registration. Required expertise includes preparing regulatory returns, supporting examinations, applying IFRS—particularly expected credit loss requirements—and managing treasury and liquidity in a deposit-taking institution. Experience with cross-border payments, foreign market entry, and complex multi-entity operations is also required, alongside strong written communication and a clean regulatory record. A background in fintech, banking, lending, or other high-volume financial services is important; a relevant degree or MBA, group reporting exposure, and experience with finance systems or automation are advantageous.
Functions:
- Finance
About the Company
A CBN-licensed microfinance bank offering regulated banking products to businesses and individuals
Industry
Banking
Type
Privately Held