Financial Controller

About the role

MoMo Payment Service Bank, a fintech subsidiary of MTN Nigeria licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, is recruiting a Financial Controller in Lagos to lead its financial control and reporting function. The role covers financial reporting, accounting operations, regulatory compliance, internal controls and financial governance, working closely with the CFO and other business units.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial control frameworks, accounting policies and governance processes, and review and approve accounting entries, provisions, accruals and adjustments.
• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements under IFRS, and oversee month-end and year-end closing.
• Manage the General Ledger and Chart of Accounts, and prepare management reports and financial analyses.
• Drive balance sheet governance through regular account reconciliation reviews and resolve outstanding items.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure audit findings are addressed.
• Lead and mentor the Financial Control team and support the CFO on financial governance and finance transformation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• Recognised professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACA, ACCA, ANAN or an equivalent.
• 10 to 13 years of experience in financial control, financial reporting, audit or corporate finance; at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in banking or fintech preferred; good understanding of financial services regulation.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and financial governance.
• Knowledge of taxation and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.

Applications are submitted through the MoMo PSB recruitment portal by 13 November 2026.