Citibank Nigeria prepares the financial, management and strategy reports which provide the Franchise Management and Board with timely and accurate reports for decision making. The role of Financial Reporting is a critical function placed within Nigeria’s Finance department and reports directly to the Country Finance Officer (CFO) on all aspects of activities. The purpose of the role is to ensure: The financial, management and strategy reports are timely and of high quality; analytical insights on these reports are available to management for the purpose of decision making; that strong controls are applied and implemented during the process, and opportunities for process improvements are identified and implemented along the way. Responsibilities include:

Responsibilities:

• Management Reporting (Monthly financial performance, adhoc reports).
• Coordination and preparation of quarterly business review.
• Preparation of quarterly competitive analysis report.
• Preparation of Statutory Financial statements of Citibank Nigeria and its subsidiary.
• Preparation of financial performance report, strategy updates and other deliverables for franchise Board and Committee Meetings.
• Preparation of the bank’s annual strategy and coordination of Board strategy sessions.
• Coordination of and preparation of deliverables required for Management Strategy sessions.
• Coordination of and preparation of deliverables for statutory audit.
• Coordination and preparation of deliverables for annual budget.
• Preparation of presentations during annual Shareholders engagement session.
• Preparation of reconciliation between regulatory and management reports.
• Provide necessary supports during the Citibank Nigeria Credit Ratings exercise.
• Provide necessary support during the CBN and NDIC audit and examinations.
• Computation of annual NDIC charge for Citibank Nigeria as well as providing supports required during the computation review by NDIC.
• Coordinate the Risk management practices and whistle blowing review by external auditor.
• Ensure compliance with all the requisite controls for financial reporting unit.

Skills:

• Strong Experience in Bank’s Financial Reporting Environment.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and preparation of IFRS compliant financial statements.
• Working knowledge of related industry practices and standards
• Ability to work with multiple functions.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to manage and motivate a team of finance professionals;
• Good teamwork and project management skills;

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 Years work experience in Finance;
• BSc Accounting/Finance Honours or related qualification
• Chartered accountant or equivalent
• Masters degree will be an added advantage.