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First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is Nigeria’s largest financial services institution by total assets and gross earnings. With more than 10 million customer accounts and over 750 branches, FirstBank provides a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services.

The bank also maintains an international presence through subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, The Gambia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Senegal, as well as representative offices in Johannesburg, Beijing, and Abu Dhabi.

Team Lead, Financial Reporting

Req ID: 1848
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in line with approved reporting timelines.
Review financial statements, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable reporting requirements.
Coordinate the collation and validation of financial information received from business units, Finance teams, and relevant Group entities.
Review accounting entries and adjustments required for accurate financial reporting, escalating material or judgmental matters to the Unit Head.
Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements, notes, and disclosures in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Group Accounting Policies.
Monitor financial close and reporting timetables, follow up on outstanding inputs, and escalate potential delays, data gaps, and unresolved exceptions.
Analyse periodic financial results and explain significant movements in income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and other material balances.
Prepare financial performance summaries, ratio analyses, schedules, and analytical reports to support management decision-making.
Conduct preliminary research on technical accounting matters and prepare position papers or recommendations for the Unit Head’s review.
Support the assessment and implementation of new or revised IFRS requirements and Group Accounting Policies affecting financial reporting.
Review the accounting and reporting implications of new products, product manuals, and significant transactions, escalating complex matters as required.
Implement approved controls governing the preparation, review, and submission of financial reports, ensuring adequate review trails and supporting documentation.
Review financial reporting and general-ledger exceptions, coordinate corrective action with responsible units, and track resolution within agreed timelines.
Coordinate the collation of schedules, reconciliations, and evidence required for internal, external, and regulatory audit reviews.
Respond to audit information requests relating to assigned reporting areas and track the closure of agreed financial-reporting action points.
Identify opportunities to automate reporting activities, strengthen data integrity, and improve reporting templates, workflows, and turnaround times.
Support user acceptance testing and validation of system changes affecting financial reporting processes and data outputs.
Guide team members and internal stakeholders on approved financial reporting requirements, procedures, and accounting policies.
Plan, allocate, review, and monitor the work of assigned team members, providing coaching and quality feedback to ensure timely and accurate delivery.

Job Requirements

Education

First Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or another relevant discipline.
Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or an equivalent qualification is required.
A relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.

Experience

Minimum of seven years of relevant post-qualification experience in financial accounting, financial reporting, audit, or financial control, preferably within banking or financial services.
Practical experience preparing or reviewing IFRS-compliant financial statements, management reports, and supporting disclosures.
Experience coordinating reporting activities, external audit requirements, and the work of a professional team.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official recruitment link below:

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Application Closing Date: Not Specified.