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Team Lead Financial Reporting
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Posted: Oct 17, 2026
Deadline: Not specified
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First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is Nigeria’s largest financial services institution by total assets and gross earnings. With more than 10 million customer accounts, FirstBank has over 750 branches providing a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services. The Bank has international presence through its subsidiaries, FBN Bank ...
Team Lead Financial Reporting
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
- Experience 7 years
- Location Nigeria
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit
Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in line with approved reporting timelines.
- Review financial statements, schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, consistency and compliance with applicable reporting requirements.
- Coordinate the collation and validation of financial information received from business units, Finance teams and relevant Group entities.
- Review accounting entries and adjustments required for accurate financial reporting and escalate material or judgmental matters to the Unit Head.
- Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements, notes and disclosures in accordance with IFRS and Group Accounting Policies.
- Monitor the financial close and reporting timetable, follow up on outstanding inputs and escalate potential delays, data gaps and unresolved exceptions.
- Perform analysis of periodic financial results and explain significant movements in income, expenses, assets, liabilities and other material balances.
- Prepare financial performance summaries, ratio analysis, schedules and analytical reports to support management decision-making.
- Conduct preliminary research on technical accounting matters and prepare position papers or recommendations for the Unit Head's review.
- Support the assessment and implementation of new or revised IFRS requirements and Group Accounting Policies affecting financial reporting.
- Review the accounting and reporting implications of new products, product manuals and significant transactions, and escalate complex matters as required.
- Implement approved controls governing the preparation, review and submission of financial reports, ensuring adequate review trails and supporting documentation.
- Review financial reporting and general-ledger exceptions, coordinate corrective action with responsible units and track resolution within agreed timelines.
- Coordinate the collation of schedules, reconciliations and evidence required for internal, external and regulatory audit reviews.
- Respond to audit information