General Manager, Finance & Admin Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) – Vacancies and Jobs

Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) is a leading payments and settlement institution in Nigeria. Established in 1993, the company is jointly owned by all licensed banks, including Central Bank of Nigeria and Discount Houses.

It was set up as a Banking industry Shared-Service to streamline inter-bank payments and settlement mechanisms, and to promote electronic payments in Nigeria. The Company also provides the infrastructure for automated processing, settlement of payments and funds transfer between banks, stockbrokers, discount houses and card companies.

NIBSS is currently implementing key strategic initiatives aimed at re-positioning and transforming the Company as a world-class payments and settlement institution. In line with this drive, the Company desires to recruit suitably qualified, competent and self-motivated individual to fill the vacant position: General Manager, Finance & Admin

Jobs Detail

Job title: General Manager, Finance & Admin

Job Location: Lagos

Job Ref: ES00617

Reporting to: Reporting to the CEO

Qualification(s)

• A good first degree from a reputable institution


• Post-graduate degree(s) in finance, economics or business administration


• Relevant professional qualification(s) in accounting such ad ACA

Job Experience & skills

• Minimum of 10years relevant experience in a senior financial management position


• Previous experience as a CFO or Finance Controller will be an added advantage


• Strong analytical background, and demonstrable ability to establish goals and deliver results


• Strategic mindset, and strong negotiation skills


• Familiarity with major accounting applications

Responsibilities

• the ideal candidate will manage NIBSS’ financial resources and ensure conformity of all financial reports with corporate accounting policies and principles


• Coordinate financial planning, operations and controls of the company for optimal efficiency and ensure the functionality of the company’s fiancial structure


• Oversee the preparation of the company’s financial and management reports (monthly, quarterly and annually)


• Serve as the repository of information on general economic, business and financial conditions, analyzing their impact on the Company’s strategies and objectives, for use by executive management


• Implement efficient internal control processes and regulatory compliance; oversee and co-ordinate the Company’s external audit and tax matters


• Manage relationship with all stakeholders, including financial institution, auditors and regulatory authorities

closing date: 31st December 2011

How to apply for this job

To apply, please quote appropriate reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a Microsoft Word document, and saved with your full names) to us at recruitment@ng.kpmg.com

Please include in your application, a statement of how you meet the advertised criteria, as well as names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three references who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities.

All the positions are based in Lagos. The CEO position is exclusive to Nigerians within and outside the country. Other positions are opened to both Nigerians and non-Nigerian applicants. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.