Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements preparation under IFRS, IFRS 17, and NAICOM standards
- Oversee the end-to-end reporting close process, including journals, accruals, provisions, GL, and trial balances.
- Drive cross-functional IFRS 17 execution with Actuarial, Investments, Operations, and Reinsurance.
- Set technical accounting policies, disclosures, and variance analysis for Executive Board reporting.
Regulatory, Statutory & Audit Management
- Coordinate timely submissions to NAICOM, FIRS, and regulatory bodies.
- Monitor evolving IFRS and tax standards to assess corporate impact.
- Direct external audit engagements, working papers, and resolution of audit matters.
Controls & Process Improvement
- Strengthen Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and balance sheet substantiation.
- Resolve open reconciliation items and streamline source system data flow into the general ledger.
Leadership & Strategic Collaboration
- Serve as key financial reporting partner to the CFO and collaborate with Treasury, Payables, and Investments.
- Coach, develop, and lead the Financial Reporting team toward high standards of accountability.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timeliness and accuracy of IFRS/IFRS 17 financial statements and board reports.
- Prompt compliance with NAICOM and FIRS filing deadlines.
- Reduction in audit adjustments, control deficiencies, and long-standing reconciling items.
- Smooth execution and efficiency of the financial close cycle.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
- Certification: ACA / ACCA required.
- Experience: 7 - 10+ years in finance/accounting, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in IFRS, IFRS 17, ERP software, and advanced Excel. Insurance sector background preferred.
- Competencies: Technical accounting, financial analysis, internal controls, team leadership, and cross-functional communication.
- Internal: CFO, Executive Management, Actuarial, Treasury, Investments, Reinsurance, IT, Risk & Compliance.
- External: External Auditors, NAICOM, FIRS, Financial Consultants, Banking Partners.