Overview

Chowdeck is an on-demand delivery company that provides a delivery hub that connects vendors and consumers. This allows vendors to deliver meals, drugs and/or groceries seamlessly while providing consumers with a platform to order these items from their favourite vendors in their city. In between the consumers and vendors sits our riders, the superstars of Chowdeck.

At Chowdeck, we unite people through innovative ordering and delivery technology, putting smiles across faces and ensuring satisfaction. We empower businesses with the essentials to foster new growth horizons and existentialism while creating a better standard of living for their communities. We’d love your help!

Job Position: Junior Accounting Associate

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic and critical-thinking professional who can manage all finance efforts for our vendors to support our vision. The successful candidate will need to be an independent, high-achieving individual, able to provide tactical and strategic support in specific aspects of our finances.

The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting financial operations and ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions. As a Junior Accounting Associate, you will work closely with the finance team to maintain financial records, reconcile accounts, and contribute to the overall financial health of the organization.

You’ll work side by side with a tight-knit team of creative problem solvers. So, an ideal candidate will be solution-oriented and apply a high level of rigor and attention to detail to work. You should be able to multi-task and reprioritize workstreams according to rapidly changing developments and have a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.

This role is full-time. You will report directly to the Finance Manager.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Manage transactions related to the general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll and financial reporting for vendors.
  2. Manage vendor cashflow and ensure timely settlement to vendors and partners.
  3. Prepare annual, monthly, weekly reports on revenues, profits, and expenses for submission to other managers, stakeholders, and external analysts.
  4. Maintain relationships with vendors and partners; represent the company to banks, financial institutions and vendors.
  5. Oversee all vendor accounts and reporting systems ensuring they are compliant with regulatory requirements.
  6. Knowledge of accounting software (Sage, Quickbooks, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
  7. Make sure internal controls are strong and other processed related to Finance are compliant.
  8. Work with the company leaders to define financial projections for vendors.
  9. Lead ad-hoc programs and initiatives to provide financial advisory.
  10. Assist in the preparation of financial reports and statements.
  11. Provide support for financial audit.
  12. Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures.

Job Requirements

  1. have 3+ years of related finance(or finance-related) experience
  2. have a Bachelor’s degree(minimum of 1st class or 2nd class upper honors); concentration in accounting or finance preferred
  3. have solid experience with financial analysis and forecasting, including experience with three statement financial modeling, preparing statistical reports and making recommendations based on analysis and research.
  4. have professional qualifications such as ICAN, ACCA, CFA, CPA, CIA or CISA.
  5. have strong priority management skills.
  6. have strong oral and written communication skills.
  7. have the ability to work and effectively communicate with senior-level business partners.
  8. are intellectually honest.
  9. are not afraid to say your mind.

While this is NOT strictly required, it would be a plus if you:

  • Have previous experience in a Big Four, top-tier consulting firm, fintech, financial institution, e-commerce, OR Logistics company.

Benefits

  1. Competitive salary
  2. Full medical coverage
  3. MacBook Pro
  4. Smart, kind colleagues who are invested in your growth

Application Deadline
 5th of January, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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