Financial Controller
AI summary
Money in Minutes (MIM Finance Company Limited), a UK-originated FinTech launching in Nigeria, is hiring a Financial Controller to lead its finance function in Lagos. The role covers financial reporting, CBN regulatory and prudential reporting, budgeting, treasury and liquidity oversight, audit, tax, lending-related finance and team leadership. The position requires a degree, a professional accounting qualification, and at least 10 years of progressive finance experience including senior leadership in a CBN-regulated institution.
- Senior finance leadership role reporting to the CEO and management team
- Owns CBN regulatory and prudential reporting and compliance
- Covers treasury, liquidity, audit, tax and lending portfolio finance
- Requires ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional accounting qualification
- Minimum 10 years experience with at least 5 years in senior finance leadership
- Experience in a CBN-regulated financial institution or fintech is strongly preferred
AI job guide
Use this guide to check salary signals, requirements, documents, application steps and safety before you apply.
AI salary guide
Not enough public dataNot enough public salary data is available for this exact role. Before applying, prepare to ask about gross pay, benefits, contract length, probation period, transport and any allowances.
Can you qualify for this role?
- Required10+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in internship, finance, AccountingThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
Application tips for this job
- Place your strongest Financial Controller evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Money in Minutes and the role in Not specified.
- Add concrete examples related to internship, finance, Accounting, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from MyJobMag Nigeria; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
Source and safety check
- MyJobMag Nigeria
- Original source link available
- Application method is clear
- Deadline not specified
- No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.
Never pay for interviews, shortlisting, medical checks, uniforms, or job placement. Confirm every application at the original source before sharing personal documents. Report suspicious listing.
Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Financial Controller role in internship, finance?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Not specified under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
- Review the source and research Money in Minutes before the interview.
Ask what the first priorities will be in the role and how success will be measured.
Similar jobs to consider
Use AI to apply better
After confirming the original source, use Career Assistant to check role fit, tailor your CV and prepare a cover letter or employer message.
Original source description
MIM Finance Company Limited (t/a Money in Minutes or MIM) is a UK originated FinTech start-up in the process of launching its exciting products in Nigeria. MIM’s aim is to provide straightforward and instant finance to consumers in a bid to help solve the current access to finance problems in Africa. MIM’s products would also make it possible for low ... Financial Controller Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate Experience: 10 years Location Lagos Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit Role Summary The Financial Controller will provide senior leadership and hands-on ownership of MIM Finance's finance function. The role is responsible for financial reporting, CBN regulatory and prudential reporting, budgeting and forecasting, treasury and liquidity oversight, financial controls, audit, tax, lending-related finance and team leadership. The successful candidate should be capable of operating at senior management level, advising the CEO and management team while maintaining strong day-to-day control of the Company's financial operations. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Finance function and take ownership of the quality, accuracy and timeliness of financial information provided to management. Prepare and review monthly management accounts, financial statements, budgets, forecasts, cash-flow reports and management analysis. Own the preparation, review and timely submission of applicable CBN regulatory and prudential returns, maintaining a clear regulatory reporting calendar. Monitor liquidity, treasury, funding requirements, bank balances and key financial obligations to support sustainable lending operations. Maintain robust financial controls, approval processes, reconciliations, accounting policies and appropriate segregation of duties. Oversee core finance operations including payables, receivables, payments, bank reconciliations, control accounts and financial recordkeeping. Provide financial oversight of the lending portfolio, including interest income, loan receivables, impairment/provisioning, collections reconciliation and product profitability. Lead annual external audit coordination, tax compliance and other statutory finance requirements: and drive timely closure of audit findings. Partner with Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, Credit, Operations, Product and Commercial teams on financial, regulatory and control matters. Provide financial insight, scenario analysis and recommendations to the CEO and management team to support business and investment decisions. Lead, supervise and develop the Finance team, establish clear standards and create a culture of accuracy, accountability and control. Experience: & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline. ACA, ACCA or an equivalent recognised professional accounting qualification is required. Minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience: across Finance and/or Accounting. Minimum of 5 years of that experience: must be at senior finance leadership or management level, with responsibility for leading people and/or owning a significant Finance function, controllership remit or major finance workstream. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience: within a CBN-regulated financial institution or closely related regulated financial-services environment. Experience: in a finance company, fintech, lending business, microfinance bank or commercial bank is particularly relevant. Demonstrable hands-on experience: with CBN regulatory/prudential reporting and regulatory compliance from a Finance perspective. Strong practical experience: in management accounts, financial reporting, IFRS, budgeting and forecasting, treasury/liquidity, audit, tax and financial controls. Experience: in lending or credit-related finance, including loan accounting, interest income, impairment/provisioning and portfolio profitability, is strongly preferred. Proven experience: engaging senior management, auditors, regulators and other high-level stakeholders. Advanced Excel and strong working knowledge of accounting/ERP and financial reporting systems. Leadership & Professional Competencies Strong senior leadership presence with the confidence to challenge, advise and influence management. High level of integrity, professional judgement and accountability. Strong technical accounting and regulatory-finance capability. Commercial and analytical mindset with the ability to translate financial information into business decisions. Excellent attention to detail without losing sight of strategic priorities. Ability to build structure and strong controls within a growing/start-up environment. Clear communication, stakeholder management and team-development capability. Key Performance Expectations Accurate and timely management accounts and executive financial reporting. Accurate and timely CBN regulatory and prudential submissions with minimal regulatory exceptions. Strong cash-flow, liquidity and treasury visibility. Timely reconciliations and prompt resolution of financial exceptions. Strong internal controls and finance governance. Effective audit coordination and timely closure of findings. Reliable budgets, forecasts and financial insight for management decision-making. Effective leadership, development and accountability of the Finance team. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through career@moneyinminutes.ng with an updated CV or to highlighting relevant Executive Assistant and project-coordination experience: Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.