MTN Group

Financial Controller

Victoria Island, South West Region, NigeriaFull-timeFinance & Accounting

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Job description

Company

MoMo Payment Service Bank Job Summary: To lead the organization's financial control and reporting function, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of financial records, compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, effective internal controls, and timely financial reporting to support sound business decision-making.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS, regulatory requirements, and company policies. Oversee the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported within agreed timelines. Manage the General Ledger and Chart of Accounts to ensure the integrity and completeness of financial information. Drive balance sheet governance through the review of reconciliations, resolution of outstanding reconciling items, and continuous improvement of financial controls.

Develop, implement, and maintain effective financial control frameworks, accounting policies, and governance processes across the organization. Coordinate internal and external audit activities, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings and implementation of corrective actions. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, statutory reporting obligations, and internal governance requirements. Review and approve key accounting entries, provisions, accruals, and financial adjustments to ensure accuracy of financial reporting.

Provide financial oversight and accounting guidance for new business initiatives, products, projects, and strategic investments. Monitor and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets, mitigate financial risks, and prevent control breaches. Drive automation, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency. Partner with business units, Risk, Compliance, Technology, and Operations teams to address financial control issues and improve governance standards.

Prepare financial analysis, management reports, and performance insights to support executive decision-making. Manage regulatory, statutory, and financial reporting submissions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to prescribed timelines. Lead, mentor, and develop the Financial Control team, fostering a high-performance culture and strong technical accounting capability. Support the CFO in strengthening financial governance, liquidity oversight, and overall finance transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACA, ACCA, ANAN, or equivalent Experience: Minimum of 10-13 years' experience in Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Audit, or Corporate Finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Experience in Fintech or Banking is preferred. Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting standards, internal controls, taxation, and regulatory compliance requirements.

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