- Company: First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank)
- Location: Nigeria
- Job type: Full-time
About the role
First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is seeking a Team Lead for Financial Reporting. As Nigeria’s largest financial services institution by total assets, FirstBank offers a comprehensive range of retail and corporate services with over 750 branches. In this full-time position, you will lead the preparation of financial reports, manage a team, and ensure compliance with IFRS and Group Accounting Policies.
Responsibilities
- Implement controls for the preparation, review, and submission of financial reports.
- Plan, allocate, and monitor the work of team members while providing coaching and feedback.
- Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in line with approved timelines.
- Respond to audit requests and track the closure of financial-reporting action points.
- Monitor the financial close timetable and escalate potential delays or data gaps.
- Support user acceptance testing for system changes affecting financial reporting.
- Prepare consolidated financial statements, notes, and disclosures in accordance with IFRS.
- Analyze periodic financial results and explain significant movements in key balances.
- Identify opportunities to automate reporting activities and improve data integrity.
- Coordinate the validation of financial information from business units and Group entities.
- Review financial reporting exceptions and coordinate corrective actions.
- Support the implementation of new IFRS requirements and Group Accounting Policies.
- Conduct preliminary research on technical accounting matters and prepare position papers.
- Review financial statements and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare financial performance summaries and analytical reports for management.
- Review accounting entries and escalate material or judgmental matters to the Unit Head.
- Assess the reporting implications of new products and significant transactions.
- Provide guidance to team members on approved financial reporting requirements.
Requirements
- A First Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a relevant discipline.
- A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent is required.
- A relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience in financial accounting, reporting, audit, or financial control.
- Experience coordinating reporting activities and managing a professional team.
- Practical experience in preparing or reviewing IFRS-compliant financial statements.
- Experience in banking or financial services is preferred.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online.
