Ongoing recruitment at Mutual Trust Microfinance Bank Limited, September 2019

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Mutual Trust Microfinance Bank is an aggressive and forward looking Microfinance Bank in Abuja. We seek to employ for the vacant positions below:     Job Title: Finance and Performance Evaluation Officer Location: Abuja Employment Type: Full Time Job Level: Senior level Job Summary

• We are looking for an experienced financial controller/ Performance evaluation officer to undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. Finance controller responsibilities will also include financial risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Additional controller duties as necessary.

Requirements

• Proven working experience as a Financial controller
• Vast ears of overall combined accounting and finance experience
• Advanced degree in Accounting
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Minimum Qualification: Degree.

      Job Title: Head, Internal Control Location: Abuja Experience Level: Management level Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in development of the institution's annual audit plan.
• Manages performance of audit assignments, reviews workpapers and audit reports; edits reports prepared by other auditors.
• Schedules and plans audits; initiates project planning, assess risk and develops audit direction.
• Performs preliminary planning and establishes direction for audits, provides leadership to assigned auditors, manage project to quality outcomes, while meeting established time budget.
• Performs audit work, including plan preparation, workpapers, finding, and associated reports; verifies the accuracy of financial records as they pertain to assets, liabilities, receipts, expenditures, and related transactions.
• Coordinates and interacts with Regents, administrators, faculty, and staff, and with external audit and law enforcement agencies, as needed; may be required to testify in court; may also be required to interact with university students and alumni, and with vendors doing business with the university.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of auditing policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Knowledge of auditing concepts and principles.
• Ability to develop and implement audit plans and schedules.
• Knowledge of financial record keeping procedures, laws, regulations, and standards.
• Ability to persuade and influence others.

      Job Title: Business Development Manager Location: Abuja Experience Level: Management level Job Summary

• We are looking for innovative and driven business development team to join our company.
• The individuals in this role would be responsible for analyzing our customer base and current sales strategies and identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and profitability.
• We are seeking candidates who are creatively-minded and eager to think outside the box when it comes to our customers and their needs.
• Candidates with a background in sales who are analytically minded and motivated will do well in this role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze current customer base, including portfolios to identify potential sales opportunities
• Build strong relationships with customers, outside business contacts, and company stakeholders
• Review and communicate proposals and cost estimates to customers and stakeholders
• Building a network of reliable external agencies and marketing professionals.
• Conducting market research and staying abreast of competitor positioning.
• Contributing to new business development initiatives.
• Develop and test unique business strategies and concepts
• Collaborate with colleagues and peers on the sales, marketing, and product development teams to improve overall customer experience and satisfaction
• Stay up to date on company best practices, policies, products, pricing, and promotions

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field preferred
• Experience Length: 7 years
• Equivalent experience in related field acceptable as well (example: five plus years in a sales or business development environment)
• Familiarity with relevant software, such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Critical thinking skills, analytical, organized
• Ability to travel when necessary to meet with customers and/or stakeholders and build business relationships
• Excellent analytical and leadership skills

      Job Title: Treasurer Location: Abuja Responsibilities

• Prepares cash positions on a daily basis. Prepares and reviews periodic cash forecasts and allocate cash to be transferred at the beginning of each period to cover operational needs
• Continuously monitors the liquidity position and its profit centers and highlights the projected funds positions on a regular basis
• Responsible for direct bank relationship management. Maintains database of global bank account details and facilitate documentation requirements
• Assists the Treasury Manager in maintaining the appropriate level of foreign currencies as per the needs
• Prepares report that presents excess cash investments position and management fees earned on a periodic basis
• Ensures treasury management reports, agreements and all other required documentations are reviewed and stored for record keeping
• Supports the Treasury Manager to administrate inter-company loans and related transactions
• Provides recommendation to enhance treasury policies and procedures
• Liaises regularly with treasury management and divisions in order to understand ongoing changes in business activities and developments
• Provides the Treasury Manager with adequate information to carry out his/her responsibilities
• Undertakes other related tasks and duties as assigned by Treasury Manager

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in bank and /or Corporate Treasury of a business group.
• Experience in IT systems for automation and management of Treasury operations.
• Advanced Excel/MS Office skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

      Job Title: Head, Corporate Secretariat, Legal and Compliance Location: Abuja Employment Type: Full Time Job Level: Management level Job Summary

• We are looking for an experienced Head, Corporate Secretariat, Legal and Compliance to ensure our company adheres to legal standards and in-house policies.
• You will be responsible for enforcing regulations in all aspects and levels of business as well as provide guidance on compliance matters.
• A great Compliance Manager is well-versed in legal guidelines and corporate governance best practices.
• They are professionals of high ethical standards and work diligently to complete their duties keeping in mind the objectives of the business.
• You must be comfortable saying “no” when necessary and be result-oriented. The goal is to preserve the company’s integrity by making sure it stays on a lawful and ethical course.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies
• Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously
• Revise procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues
• Draft, modify and implement company policies
• Collaborate with corporate counsels and HR departments to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control
• Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate.

Requirements

• Proven experience as compliance manager
• In-depth knowledge of the industry’s standards and regulations
• Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping
• A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality
• Excellent communication skills
• BSc/BA in Law, Finance, Business Administration or related field
• Certified compliance professional is a plus.

      Job Title: Loan Monitoring Officer Location: Abuja Employment Type: Full Time Job Level: Mid level Job Summary

• We are a well-established Microfinance Company that requires results-oriented persons as Loan Monitoring Officer.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring of Loan Sales Agents and ensuring that customers repay their loans promptly ·
• Loan Recovery and Delinquency management.
• Monitoring of Borrowers and their business performance.
• Determining cause(s) of Delinquency.
• Support to delinquent clients, effective information management system etc.

Requirements

• HND/University degree in Banking and Finance, Accounting, Marketing or other related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in Microfinance Operations

      Job Title: Head, ICT Location: Abuja Employment Type: Full Time Job Level: Management level Job Summary

• We are looking for an ICT manager to be responsible and accountable for the smooth running of our computer systems within the limits of requirements, specifications, costs and timelines.
• You will supervise the implementation and maintenance of our company’s computing needs.
• The successful candidate will have improved skills, a proven professional experience and a detailed knowledge of industry’s best practice processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage information technology and computer systems
• Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations
• Manage IT staff by recruiting, training and coaching employees, communicating job expectations and appraising their performance
• Design, develop, implement and coordinate systems, policies and procedures
• Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems
• Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy
• Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time
• Audit systems and assess their outcomes
• Preserve assets, information security and control structures
• Handle annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness.

Requirements

• Proven working experience as an IT manager or relevant experience
• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems
• Expertise in data centre management and data governance
• Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation
• Ability to manage personnel
• BSc in Computer Science, MIS or similar field.

      Job Title: Head, Human Resources Location: Abuja Experience Level: Management level Job Summary

• We are looking for an HR manager to oversee all aspects of human resources practices and processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
• Manage the recruitment and selection process
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance
• Maintain pay plan and benefits program
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management

Requirements

• Minimum Qualification: Degree
• Experience Length: 7 years
• Proven working experience as HR manager or other HR executive
• People oriented and results driven
• Demonstrable experience with human resources metrics
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
• In-depth knowledge of labor law.

      Job Title: Head, Credit Location: Abuja Experience Level: Management level Job Summary

• We are looking for a Credit Manager to oversee our company’s lending process, from evaluating clients’ creditworthiness to approving or rejecting loan requests.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate clients’ creditworthiness
• Create credit scoring models to predict risks
• Approve or reject loan requests, based on credibility and potential revenues and losses
• Calculate and set interest rates
• Negotiate loan terms with clients
• Monitor payments
• Maintain records of loan applications
• Follow up with clients to manage debt settlements and loan renewals
• Ensure all lending procedures comply with regulations
• Develop, review and update our company’s credit policies

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Credit Manager, Credit Analyst or similar role
• Hands-on experience with accounting software
• Solid understanding of lending procedures
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to create and process financial spreadsheets (e.g. in Excel)
• Negotiation skills
• BSc in Accounting, Economics, Banking and Finance or relevant field.
• Experience Length: 7 years.

      How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as subject of the email.   Application Deadline  22nd October, 2019.

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