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Role Description
Job Title
Associate, Financial Reporting &amp; Control (Finance Transformation &amp; Automation)
Job Grade
Associate
Business Location
Lagos, Nigeria
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Reporting Line
Chief Financial Officer
Language requirements
English
Required No. Candidates for the Role
1
Job Purpose
The Associate supports the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, regulatory returns and management reports in line with IFRS and the requirements of the CBN, SEC, NGX and FRC. The role also covers financial planning and analysis, sustainability reporting and the day-to-day control of the reporting process. A major part of the job is finding manual steps in the reporting cycle and replacing them with automated workflows, dashboards and better use of data, using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, UiPath and Power Automate.
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Financial Accounting/Audit Reporting Financial Planning &amp; Analysis Data Analytics Sustainability reporting Process Automation, AI &amp; Digital Finance Business Intelligence</li>
</ul>
Job Requirements
Education
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Professional accounting certification required: ICAN or ACCA (CFA or equivalent is an added advantage)</li>
</ul>
Experience
<ul>
<li>Minimum of 6-9 years' post-qualification experience in financial reporting, financial control, or FP&amp;A, preferably within banking, investment banking, or financial services</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience with, or strong interest in, data analytics, RPA platforms (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Power Automate), or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a strong advantage</li>
<li>Working knowledge of IFRS and Nigerian regulatory reporting requirements (CBN, SEC, NGX,FRC</li>
</ul>
Key Knowledge and Skills
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills Familiarity with ERP/finance systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) Understanding of CBN/SEC regulatory reporting requirements Exposure to data analytics, RPA, or BI tools Behavioral Attributes
Detail-oriented Integrity Curiosity Analytical thinking Accountability Collaboration Clear communication Composure Adaptability Problem-solving Working Relationships
Internal
<ul>
<li>Finance team FP&amp;A Treasury Risk and Compliance Internal Audit IT and Digital Operations Senior Management</li>
</ul>
External
<ul>
<li>External auditors Regulators (CBN, SEC, NGX, FRC) Tax authorities (FIRS and state bodies) Technology and automation vendors External consultants and advisers</li>
</ul>
Work Cycle
Hours/Days the incumbent is required to work
<ul>
<li>Monday – Friday (8am – 5pm) Flexible working schedule is also available i.e. remote work</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements
None
Moderate
Extensive
Lifting Required
Computer use

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