Overview

FairMoney Nigeria is building the leading mobile bank for emerging markets. We started with a digital microcredit application on Android, and currently roll out additional financial services (current account, savings, debit card) while expanding the product to Western Africa and South-East Asia.

Job Position: Senior Accountant

Job Location: Lagos

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

  1. Make recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
  2. Assist with financial and tax audits.
  3. Document and monitor internal controls in support of the auditing team.
  4. Coordinate more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments.
  5. Analyze complex financial reports and records.
  6. Train and mentor junior staff.
  7. Perform variance analyses and prepare account reconciliations.
  8. Prepare financial reports.
  9. Perform account reconciliations.
  10. Maintain the general ledger, prepare tax returns, assist with audit preparations, and perform other accounting duties as assigned.
  11. Liaise with the company’s Chief Financial Officer/Head of Finance on how to improve financial procedures where necessary.

Job Requirements

  1. BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant with a minimum of five (5) years of accounting experience in audit firms or firms in the financial service industry.
  2. A qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAN).
  3. Good analytical skills, high level of accuracy, and attention to detail.
  4. Demonstrate a strong understanding of Nigerian Tax laws.
  5. Strong knowledge of the concept of accruals/prepayments.
  6. Strong Knowledge of the International Financial Reporting Standard(IFRS), and an understanding of double entries.
  7. Have advanced Microsoft Excel Skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.
  8. Be an effective team player with a positive attitude.
  9. A track record of constantly looking for ways to do things better.
  10. Have good analytical and numerical skills.
  11. Need for enthusiasm and interest in the role i.e. accounting, reporting, and cost control.
  12. Ability to work without supervision and to tight deadlines.

Benefits

  1. Private Health Insurance
  2. Pension Plan
  3. Paid Time Off
  4. Work From Home
  5. Training & Development.

Application Deadline
15th August, 2024.

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

Recruitment Process

  • A screening interview with a Recruiter: 30 minutes.
  • Technical interview with VP, Finance: 45 minutes.

Tagged as: Accounting, Banking, Finance

Apply for job