adminRand Merchant Bank (RMB), a division of FirstRand Bank Limited, stands as a holistic premier corporate and investment bank in Africa, and is a crucial member of one of Africa’s largest financial services conglomerates. We provide our clients with innovative, value-driven solutions in advisory, trading, funding principal investing, and corporate banking.
RMB Nigeria creates an environment where exceptional people can create their own opportunities, supported by sound banking principles and innovative thinking.
We are currently looking to fill the following position:
Job Title: Finance Officer
Job Requisition ID: R14980
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time
Job Description
- The Finance Officer will assist in carrying out end-to-end financial (regulatory, management, statutory) and risk reporting, Business partnering, Budget and forecast, accounts payable (in conjunction with RMB SA), and remittance of taxes (VAT, CIT, WHT, and others) as part of the core financial team responsibilities.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Assist in the preparation of regulatory returns to CBN, SEC and NDIC, and the South African Reserve Bank.
- Assist with the preparation of Group returns and reports.
- Coordination of accounts payable and expense processing into the general ledger.
- Preparation of daily P&L reports as applicable to the business units.
- Assist in the budget coordination and forecast analysis of the Bank.
- Responsible for periodic general ledger substantiation, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
- Assist in coordinating and preparation for all finance-related regulatory and tax audits.
- Coordination and preparation of monthly WHT, VAT, and other tax returns and ensuring timely remittance of same.
- Liaison with Operations, IT, and other support areas to improve on reporting processes and data integrity.
- Undertake any additional duties as directed by the Head of Finance or CFO.
Qualifications and Experience
- The successful candidate should have a relevant Degree qualification and must be a qualified CA with at least five (5) years of working experience within a financial services institution.
Technical skills:
- Good appreciation and understanding of the preparation of financial statements and finance operations.
- A good understanding of regulatory reporting requirements.
- Good understanding of IFRS and its applications.
- Proficient in the use of computer accounting systems and Microsoft Office tools and spreadsheets.
General:
- Good judgment and decision-making skills.
- High levels of ethics, numeracy, and literacy are essential.
- Strong interpersonal and analytical skills, and
- Listening, analysis, and debating skills.
Additional competencies (will serve as a strong recommendation):
- Post-graduate studies/qualifications in banking, finance / financial markets.
Human Relations Profile:
- Strong character & integrity paramount.
- High degree of self-confidence; pleasant personality; well-presented.
- Well organized / good time management skills / disciplined/ detail orientated.
- Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.
- Team oriented.
- Flexible when necessary.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- A strong communicator who is deadline and solutions-driven.
- Able to work as part of a highly innovative and competitive team, meeting demanding deadlines.
- A high degree of professionalism.
Application Closing Date
28th June, 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
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