Head, Financial Reporting

Financial Reporting & Accounting:

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in line with applicable IFRS, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Review financial records, journals, reconciliations, and reporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide financial insights to support management decision-making.

Regulatory & Statutory Reporting:

• Coordinate timely preparation and submission of regulatory and statutory financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with applicable insurance and financial reporting requirements.
• Liaise with auditors, regulators, and relevant stakeholders on financial reporting matters.

Financial Controls & Governance:

• Strengthen financial reporting controls, processes, and reporting procedures.
• Identify reporting risks, inconsistencies, and control gaps and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails to support internal and external audits.

Management Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare and review management accounts, financial dashboards, variance analysis, and performance reports.
• Analyze financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and business objectives.
• Provide management with clear insights into financial trends, risks, and performance drivers.

Team & Stakeholder Management:

• Lead, coach, and develop the financial reporting team.
• Collaborate with Finance, Actuarial, Investment, Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk, and Compliance teams.
• Drive timely delivery, accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the reporting function.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent is required.
• A Master's Degree or relevant professional certification is an added advantage.

Experience:

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, accounting, audit, or financial control.
• Strong experience within insurance, banking, financial services, or another highly regulated industry.
• Demonstrable experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and regulatory reports.
• Strong exposure to IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Experience managing finance professionals and working with external and internal auditors.

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Reporting
• Financial Statements
• IFRS
• Regulatory Reporting
• Management Accounts
• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Controls
• Reconciliations
• Variance Analysis
• Audit & Compliance
• Accounting Systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel