Experience & Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
   
2. Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA) is required.
   
3. Minimum 5 years’ experience in management accounting, preferably in banking or financial services.
   

Strategic Planning Support

• Provide financial models and scenario analysis to guide strategic decisions.
  
• Collaborate with business units to align budgets and forecasts with Ecobank’s growth objectives.
  

Performance Monitoring

• Prepare monthly and quarterly performance dashboards for management and business units.
  
• Analyze variances and recommend corrective actions to improve operational efficiency.
  

Cost Optimization

• Identify cost drivers and propose initiatives to reduce operating expenses.
  
• Support process improvement and automation projects to enhance efficiency.
  

Profitability Analysis

• Conduct product, segment, and branch profitability analysis.
  
• Provide recommendations to improve margins and optimize resource allocation.
  

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts in collaboration with department heads.
  
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of budget submissions and approvals.
  

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

• Stakeholder Engagement
  
• Act as a financial advisor to internal stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate insights.
  
• Conduct financial literacy sessions for non-finance managers to improve decision-making.
  
• Management Reporting
  
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports for decision-making.
  

• Ensure reports comply with IFRS, Ecobank policies, and regulatory standards.
  

RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Compliance and Risk Management
  
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.
  
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate financial data.
  
• Financial Process Improvement
  
• Drive automation of reporting tools and implement best practices in financial management.
  
• Reduce reporting cycle time and improve data accuracy.
  
• Process Improvement
  
• Streamline internal reporting processes for efficiency.
  
• Drive automation of management reports and dashboards.