Financial Controller at MoMo Payment Service Bank PSB

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 10–13 years
Job Category: Finance / Accounting

MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB) is a financial technology institution providing digital financial services and payment solutions in Nigeria.

Job Summary

MoMo Payment Service Bank is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its financial control and reporting function. The successful candidate will ensure 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate recording and timely reporting of financial transactions.
• 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 items, and continuous improvement of financial controls.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective financial control frameworks, accounting policies, and governance processes.
• 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 accurate 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 optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Business Units, Risk, Compliance, Technology, and Operations teams to address financial control issues and improve governance standards.
• Prepare financial analyses, management reports, and performance insights to support executive decision-making.
• Manage regulatory, statutory, and financial reporting submissions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with prescribed timelines.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Financial Control team, promoting a high-performance culture and strong technical accounting capabilities.
• Support the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in strengthening financial governance, liquidity oversight, and finance transformation initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACA, ACCA, ANAN, or an equivalent qualification.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 10–13 years’ experience in Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Audit, or Corporate Finance, with at least three years in a leadership role.
• Experience in the fintech or banking industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting standards, internal controls, taxation, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Good understanding of the financial services regulatory environment and applicable regulatory policies.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the MoMo Payment Service Bank recruitment portal.

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Application Closing Date: Not Specified.