• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Responsibilities

Technical / Analysis and Problem Solving:

• Responsible for timely monthly, separate and consolidated financial statements, payments, cash-flow management reporting for submission to management


• Establish and maintain systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns.


• Responsible for strategic financial planning and management reporting activities in the organization.


• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual Management Reports, Budgets and Financial Plan and ensures compliance with statutory regulations.


• Ensures the prompt reporting of financial performance at period end (e.g., income, balance sheet position, bank reconciliation) including relevant insightful analysis.


• Monitor financial controls for effectiveness and efficiency and ensures identified lapses are escalated on a timely basis.


• Manages and controls receivable General Ledger accounts.


• Prompt collection of receivables from clients.


• Performs monthly review of the general ledger and ensure they are backed up with relevant schedules.


• Assist in project financing activities, including financial analysis, budgeting, invoicing, timely and accurate bank reconciliations, monitoring of expenditure levels against budget and funding obligations.


• Assist in the preparation of company and project budgets and monitor their implementation.


• Variance analysis of forecast to actual and explanation of those variances.


• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and perform financial analysis to aid effective decision making.


• Draft accounting policy and procedure manuals, regularly update and ensure compliance.


• Maintain records and receipts of all financial transactions.


• Act as a key point of contact with external partners including merchants, clients and vendors on payments, logistics, billing and invoicing.


• Assist in company’s financial procedures which includes but not limited to audit, tax and budgeting processes.


• Monitor the company’s working capital and ensure data integrity in all financial reporting.


• Ensure accurate and timely filing of federal and state tax returns including CIT, VAT, WHT, CGT, Transfer pricing and other business-related filings.


• Work with Tax Consultants and other required teams to ensure timely filing of business annual returns.


• Coordinate with various stakeholders on regular or special tax related projects including but not limited to FIRS and LIRS audit.

Interpersonal, Relationship Management & Collaboration:

• Liaising with internal stakeholders and follow up with external customers on all account related requests

Customer Focus:

• Ensure Internal and External Customer Satisfaction

Competency Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or other related field.


• Professional qualification: ICAN ,ACCA or CFA .


• 7+ years work experience in similar role with sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and IFRS;


• Must have Experience in Fintech / Payments / Banking / Financial Services domain


• Proficiency in using Accounting software;


• Ability to ensure accounting policies and procedures are followed.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Strong ethical principles and ability to manage confidential and sensitive financial information.


• Attention to details.


• Good Management abilities.


• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.


• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant accounting tools.


• Ability to work well within teams and thrive in a fast-paced environment.