Finance Manager

About the Company

Canary Point Holding Limited is the parent company of Canary Point Group, a leading financial services group that also includes Canary Point Finance Limited and Assets Microfinance Bank

Job Summary

The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations, reporting, and controls of one or more subsidiary entities within the Group. The role requires a strong technical accounting background, sound understanding of regulatory requirements across the financial services sector, and the ability to work within a matrixed reporting structure, aligning with Group financial policies and standards while supporting the strategic and operational priorities of the subsidiary's management

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) for the assigned entity(ies), in line with IFRS and Group reporting standards
• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger, including timely reconciliations, journal reviews, and month-end/year-end close processes
• Consolidate entity-level financials for Group reporting purposes, ensuring consistency with Group templates and reporting timelines
• Support preparation of the Group's Management Performance Report (MPR) inputs, including budget variance analysis, profitability, and cost performance for the entity

Regulatory Compliance & Risk

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., CBN prudential guidelines, SEC regulations, NDIC where applicable) relevant to the entity's licence category
• Coordinate statutory audits, regulatory examinations, and tax filings (FIRS, State IRS) for the entity
• Monitor capital adequacy, liquidity ratios, and other prudential metrics, escalating breaches or risks promptly
• Maintain robust internal controls and support internal/external audit processes

Budgeting, Planning & Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process for the entity, in alignment with Group planning timelines and assumptions
• Conduct variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast) and provide commentary on drivers of performance
• Provide financial analysis to support pricing, product profitability, and cost optimization decisions
• Track portfolio quality, recoveries, and asset performance metrics relevant to the entity's business line

Treasury & Cash Management

• Manage the entity's cash flow position, working capital, and funding requirements
• Support fundraising initiatives (debt facilities, DFI funding, deposit mobilization, etc.) with financial data, projections, and due diligence support as required
• Monitor and report on liquidity positions in line with Group and regulatory thresholds

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Serve as the finance business partner to the subsidiary MD, providing financial insights to support operational and strategic decisions
• Liaise with the Group Financial Controller to ensure alignment with Group accounting policies, reporting formats, and control standards
• Manage and develop finance staff within the entity, ensuring adequate capacity and skills for the finance function
• Coordinate with other Group finance managers/entities to support consolidated reporting and cross-entity initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
• Professional accounting certification required (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5-8 years post-qualification experience in financial services (banking, microfinance, leasing, or investment management), with at least 2-3 years in a managerial capacity
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and regulatory reporting requirements applicable to Nigerian financial institutions (CBN, SEC)
• Experience working within a group/holding company structure with multiple reporting lines is an advantage

Benefits

• 13th Month salary
• Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) coverage
• Pension contribution
• Paid annual leave
• Group Life Insurance

Location

Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria (Hybrid)

How to Apply

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