• Application Deadline:
• Position: Financial Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

About the Role:

• Sparkle is looking for a talented Financial Accountant who will be responsible for running the accounting and financial activities of Sparkle.


• This role involves daily analysis of transactions, balancing of accounts, and reconciliations needed to scale up the business and have a big impact on the finance department.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for handling daily accounting tasks such as preparation and posting of receipts, deposits, purchase orders, invoices, and other standard tasks.


• Ensure daily balancing of transactions and account reconciliations.


• Preparing the monthly profit and loss, and balance sheet reports


• Preparing weekly cash flow statements, and controlling expenditure and cash flow


• Support Preparation of the Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Financial Statements;


• Responsible for ensuring all bills passed by card provider and processor are accurate by matching them with the number of cards and transactions for the period in view.


• Ensure all statutory filings such as PAYE, CIT, VAT, and WHT and prepared and filed on a timely basis


• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts and statutory accounts


• Collecting and analyzing data, which is then used in the preparation of weekly and monthly estimates


• Collaborate with auditors to ensure seamless audit procedures and deliver financial accounts within stipulated timelines


• Use technology to streamline and amplify our finance capabilities


• Learn new technologies and transform your learnings into applicable tools to benefit our growth ambitions.


• Carry out any other assigned tasks for the purpose of preparing monthly management accounts.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline.


• Excellent analytical and numerical skills with experience in financial reporting and complex reconciliations


• 2+ years of experience in a Finance role; FinTech industry experience is highly preferred


• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to identify cause-and-effect relationships while making data-driven recommendations in a structured manner.


• High attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced work environment

Perks of Working with Us

• Career advancement opportunities


• Flexible Working


• Sparkling Rewards and Recognitions


• Great team and start-up spirit in an innovative culture


• Great work environment, relaxed, comfortable work areas, and recharge areas.


• On-the-job training and personal development opportunities