Financial Controller at Arewa Trade and Investment Promotion Council

Arewa Trade and Investment Promotion Council - A public partnership initiative aimed at creating the highest visibility for the economic potentials of the 19 states of northern Nigeria. The council is mandated to promote trade and investment, stimulate the economy, serve as an interface between international investors and businesses and the local entrepreneurs of northern Nigeria. Runs several research and analytic report is n the state of trade and investment in northern Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full-time
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join our team at the Al Tijarati Islamic Finance and Investment Cooperative.
• The successful candidate will have excellent financial management and accounting skills, with a strong understanding of Islamic finance principles. 
• The desired candidate must have held a similar role in a Micro-Finance Bank, National or High Premium Cooperative society or even a commercial bank. 

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the financial operations of the organization, including financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Manage and oversee the accounting and financial reporting functions, including financial statement preparation and audit coordination
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including tax laws and financial reporting requirements.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Islamic finance principles and relevant laws and regulations
• Prepare and present financial reports to the CEO and Board of Directors

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field
• Excellent financial management and accounting skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• 3+ years of experience in financial management and accounting, with a minimum of 2 years in a senior accounting role.
• Strong understanding of Islamic finance principles and financial management practices

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resume and Cover Letter to: [email protected] and [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email