About the Role
MIM Finance Company Limited (Money in Minutes or MIM) is a UK-originated FinTech start-up launching innovative financial products in Nigeria to solve access-to-finance challenges. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Financial Controller to provide senior leadership and hands-on ownership of our finance function, driving our mission to deliver instant finance, white goods, and solar energy solutions to consumers.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the finance function and ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial information provided to executive management.
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts, financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and cash-flow reports.
- Manage the preparation, review, and timely submission of CBN regulatory and prudential returns.
- Oversee treasury, liquidity, and funding requirements to support sustainable lending operations and asset acquisition.
- Maintain robust internal financial controls, approval workflows, reconciliations, and strict adherence to accounting policies.
- Provide comprehensive financial oversight of the lending portfolio, covering loan receivables, impairment provisioning, and product profitability.
- Lead annual external audits, tax compliance, and statutory finance requirements.
- Partner cross-functionally with Risk, Compliance, Credit, and Operations teams to drive strategic business decisions.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop the finance team to foster a culture of high performance and accountability.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Must possess a recognized professional accounting qualification such as ACA or ACCA.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience in finance and accounting.
- At least 5 years of experience at a senior management level within a CBN-regulated financial institution or fintech.
- Demonstrated expertise in CBN regulatory reporting, IFRS standards, budgeting, and treasury oversight.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and modern financial reporting software.
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a fast-expanding global fintech.
- A collaborative, innovative, and impact-driven work culture.