Chief Financial Officer at First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited – Marina, Lagos

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited is recruiting a Chief Financial Officer in Marina, Lagos, to lead finance across FCMB Capital Markets Ltd and FCMB Trustees Ltd. The position works with the respective Managing Directors, Boards and business teams to strengthen performance, financial stability and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial strategy and leadership across FCMB Capital Markets Ltd and FCMB Trustees Ltd, aligning each business with its objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Advise the businesses’ Managing Directors and Boards on performance, profitability, investments, funding, opportunities and financial risks.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasts, performance measurement, capital allocation, treasury, liquidity and funding.
• Strengthen governance, audit, risk management, internal controls, statutory reporting, tax efficiency and compliance with relevant regulators.
• Supervise IFRS-based reporting and accurate financial information for Boards, management and regulatory authorities.
• Maintain productive relationships with external auditors, regulators, tax authorities and financial stakeholders.
• Improve finance automation, systems, analytics and process efficiency, while directing Finance teams across both entities.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related subject.
• At least ten years of relevant experience, including five years at senior leadership level within a financial institution; investment banking or other financial services experience is preferred.
• A finance-focused master’s degree is preferred; ACA, ACCA or CFA credentials are highly desirable, as is SEC Sponsored Individual status.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and SEC, CAC, FIRS and LIRS regulatory filings.
• Expertise in strategic financial management, budgeting, corporate finance, treasury, liquidity, tax, audit, enterprise risk, financial modelling, valuation, investment analysis, automation, performance management and Board-level advisory.

Benefits

• Competitive executive remuneration, an upfront allowance, annual performance bonus and other performance incentives.
• Health and insurance coverage, executive allowances and mobility support, professional learning and annual leave.