• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Accountant


• Job Type Full Time , Hybrid


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

About the Role

As a Senior Accountant for the lending business of Fairmoney, you will be responsible for mainly, but not limited to:

• Make recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets, and expenditures.


• Assist with financial and tax audits.


• Document and monitor internal controls in support of the auditing team.


• Coordinate more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments.


• Analyze complex financial reports and records.


• Train and mentor junior staff.


• Perform variance analyses and prepare account reconciliations.


• Prepare financial reports.


• Perform account reconciliations.


• Maintain the general ledger, prepare tax returns, assist with audit preparations, and perform other accounting duties as assigned.


• Liaise with the company’s Chief Financial Officer/Head of Finance on how to improve financial procedures where necessary.

Requirements

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant with a minimum of five (7) years of accounting experience in audit firms or firms in the financial service industry.


• A qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAN).


• Good analytical skills, high level of accuracy, and attention to detail.


• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Nigerian Tax laws.


• Strong knowledge of the concept of accruals/prepayments.


• Strong Knowledge of the International Financial Reporting Standard(IFRS), and an understanding of double entries.


• Have advanced Microsoft Excel Skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.


• Be an effective team player with a positive attitude.


• A track record of constantly looking for ways to do things better.


• Have good analytical and numerical skills.


• Need for enthusiasm and interest in the role i.e. accounting, reporting, and cost control.


• Ability to work without supervision and to tight deadlines.