Executive Director, Finance (Fintech)

Our client is a fast-growing fintech company focused on transforming how businesses across Africa handle payments. With a mission to empower businesses to thrive, they offer a range of tools that support both online and offline transactions, streamline operations, and fuel business growth. Their culture is rooted in innovation, high standards, and a customer-first approach.

Role Overview

The Executive Director, Finance is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the bank, ensuring accurate financial processing, compliance with regulations, and operational efficiency. This role ensures that financial transactions, accounting processes, and cash flow management run smoothly and are aligned with the bank’s strategic objectives. The scope of financial operations covers transaction processing, account management, treasury operations, regulatory compliance and risk management, settlements and reconciliation, accounting and financial reporting.

Job Type : Permanent / Full time

Location : Lagos, Nigeria

Workplace : Hybrid

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field - an advanced degree (e.g., MBA) is preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in banking operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role within an MFB or similar financial institution.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and managing financial operations processes in a digital bank.
• In-depth understanding of CBN guidelines, internal control frameworks, AML, KYC, and risk management practices.
• Familiarity with process automation and digital banking technologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What success looks like :

Responsibilities

Financial Transaction Management :

Reconciliation and Financial Reporting :

Compliance & Regulatory Adherence :

Cash Flow & Liquidity Management :

Process Optimization & Automation :

Risk Management :

Benefits