Head of Finance at the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF)

Lagos State Employment Trust Fund is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Finance

Location: Lagos
Industry: Social Impact (Government Owned)
Job Type: Full Time
Reports To: Director, Finance & Corporate Services
Direct Report: 4

 About Lagos State Employment Trust Fund: The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) was established to provide financial support to residents of Lagos State, for job, wealth creation and to tackle unemployment. LSETF serves as an instrument to inspire the creative and innovative energies of all Lagos residents and reduce unemployment across the State. The Fund has the mandate to help Lagos residents grow and scale their Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (“MSMEs”) or acquire skills to get better jobs through its three programmes; the Employability Support Programme, the Lagos Innovates Programme and the Loan Programme.

Job Requirements

• First Degree or Higher National Diploma certificate (minimum of lower credit) in Finance & Accounting from a recognized higher institution
• Master’s Degree will be an advantage
• Relevant professional accounting qualifications such as (CFA, ICAN, ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
• Minimum of 8 years’ cognate experience in Accounting and Financial Analysis
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software Key Competences:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the role:

• Financial Management Expertise.
• Broad knowledge of accounting principles.
• Project Management Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Advanced accounting knowledge, including experience with IFRS
• Good interpersonal relationships & people management skills
• Organization and Planning
• Business Acumen
• Communication Skills
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Attention to detail.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• We are NDPR compliant. By Submitting your information and documents to us, you are agreeing to the storage and usage of your data by LSETF, in accordance with our privacy policy

 Application Closing Date
23rd December, 2022.