Head Of Finance At Charles Ardor & Company

Charles Ardor & Company

Reports To: Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer

Location: NEAT Micro-credit - Kaduna, Nigeria (on-site leadership role; relocation support may be discussed for the right candidate)

Job Summary

The Head of Finance will provide both operational and strategic financial leadership to NEAT Micro-credit, establishing strong accounting, control, and reporting systems while supporting management with accurate, decision-ready financial information.

This role requires a hands-on finance professional who can build structure in a lean, high-transaction environment and guide the organization toward disciplined financial management, compliance, and sustainable growth

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Leadership & Oversight
  • Lead the finance and accounting function, ensuring all financial activities are recorded accurately and timely.
  • Design and implement financial systems, procedures, and controls suited to NEAT's lending operations.
  • Supervise and mentor the existing team of accountants and bookkeepers to improve performance, accuracy, and accountability.
  • Coordinate the monthly and quarterly closing process and produce management reports for decision-making.
  • Treasury & Liquidity Management
  • Oversee daily cash management to ensure adequate liquidity for loan disbursements, collections, and operational expenses.
  • Monitor cash flow trends and prepare short-term cash forecasts to guide funding needs.
  • Establish processes for cash handling, reconciliation, and bank management aligned with internal controls.
  • Supervise the accurate posting, reconciliation, and reporting of all loan disbursements and repayments.
  • Ensure interest income, provisioning, and loan loss adjustments are recorded correctly and supported by documentation.
  • Supervise the accurate posting, reconciliation, and reporting of all loan disbursements and repayments.
  • Ensure interest income, provisioning, and loan loss adjustments are recorded correctly and supported by documentation.
  • Budgeting & Planning
  • Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans in collaboration with management.
  • Track performance against budget, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions.
  • Support management in assessing new lending initiatives or funding opportunities from a financial standpoint.
  • Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including tax, pension, and relevant financial reporting obligations.
  • Prepare and submit accurate financial and management reports to regulators, investors, and funding partners as required.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations applicable to microcredit and financial services institutions.
  • Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies as needed.
  • Implement and maintain financial policies, standard operating procedures, and internal controls.
  • Identify areas of process inefficiency and propose improvements that enhance accuracy and accountability.
  • Oversee the transition from manual to digital accounting processes where possible.
  • Governance & Strategy Support
  • Advise senior management on financial implications of operational decisions and business strategies.
  • Provide analysis to support pricing, funding, and cost management decisions.
  • Ensure management has a clear view of the organization's financial health at all times.

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Area
  • KPI
  • Reporting Accuracy
  • Timely and accurate
  • eporting Accuracy
  • Timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
  • Compliance
  • 100% compliance with all tax, statutory, and regulatory reporting requirements
  • Liquidity Management
  • No loan disbursement delays or cash shortages due to poor liquidity planning
  • Documentation Quality
  • Reduced audit adjustments a
  • documentation errors quarter-on-quarter
  • Portfolio Integrity
  • Accurate reporting of loan portfolio balances, provisions, and recoveries
  • Team Development
  • Demonstrated improvement in finance staff performance and adherence to process discipline

Education & Certification

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
  • Professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) required or in final stages.

Experience

  • Minimum of 6 - 8 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles.
  • Demonstrated exposure to micro-credit, microfinance, or SME lending operations.
  • Hands-on experience managing accounting processes, reconciliations, and reporting in lean or semi-manual environments.
  • Prior experience setting up or strengthening financial systems and controls is a strong advantage.

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks preferred) and Microsoft Excel.
  • Solid understanding of loan portfolio accounting, provisioning, and reporting principles.
  • Working knowledge of statutory and regulatory reporting (CBN, NDIC, FIRS, PENCOM, etc.) as applicable.

Behavioral Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a bias for accuracy and control.
  • High integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
  • Comfortable operating in lean, high-transaction environments with limited automation.
  • Practical, process-driven, and able to design systems that work for scale.
  • Strong communication and team leadership abilities

Preferred Competencies

  • Ability to work independently and drive accountability within a small team.
  • Demonstrated initiative in automating or streamlining financial processes.
  • Collaborative mindset: able to liaise across finance, operations, and executive management.
  • Desire to build and strengthen financial infrastructure within a growing organization.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary Package: Attractive compensation that reflects the strategic importance of the role.
  • Relocation Allowance (Subject to Management Review): Support provided to ease transition and settlement into the new work location.
  • Strategic Involvement in Financial Decisions: Opportunity to influence key financial policies actively, investment strategies
  • Professional Growth and Leadership Exposure: Hands-on experience in financial management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement within a dynamic sector.

Key Skills

BA/BSc/HNDMBA/MSc/MA
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Job Information

Company

Charles Ardor & Company

Location

Abuja , Kaduna, nigeria

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience Level

Valid Until

Not specified

Created Date

December 9, 2025

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