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Job Summary
We are looking for a Finance/Account officer to help build out the finance and accounting functions of our client in the Banking Industry. You'll be expected to have deep technical accounting knowledge for Nigerian businesses, be comfortable working without existing structure, rigorously pay attention to details and be a strong cross-functional business partner able to deliver insights and offer a strategic lens to evaluating business opportunities. You will be responsible for delivering against our Financial and Accounting mandate which includes financial planning and analysis, controls, accounting, budgeting, cash management, reporting, forecasting, overall P&L management etc.
Key Responsibilities
▪ Establish processes for budgeting, financial planning, cash flow forecasting, variance analysis, reporting, and P&L management. Perform month-end and year-end close.
▪ Prepare financial statements, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly management accounts. Track financial status and business performance to help identify potential risks or opportunities for improvement.
▪ Setup proper chart of accounts in Quickbooks and liaise with the product team to ensure consistency of financial data captured across all platforms.
▪ Create proper accounting processes for disbursement of funds, payment of tutors, tracking expenses, remittances, receipts, bankreconciliations, etc., and ensure all records are accurately recorded in Quickbooks and up-to-date at all times.
▪ Carry out daily reconciliation of all transactions, confirmation of payments and ensuring all inflows and outflows are properly accounted for.
▪ Setup better cash management practices and policies, and implement rigorous financial controls across all departments.
▪ Ensure filing of tax returns, generating tax payment slips and ensure taxes and other statutory obligations are paid on time.
▪ Liaise with 3rd-party persons such as Bank Account Managers, Auditors and Tax Consultants.
▪ Analyze the financial climate, historical data, and market trends to assist in creating strategic plans for business growth and direction.
▪ Build a finance team as needed; train and develop department staff to comply with financial processes.
Work with the CEO on investor relations and fundraising, preparing business plans and board decks that show key business metrics and insight
Qualifications/Requirement/Skills
▪ A Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or any other relevant field that demonstrates quantitative, accounting orientation.
▪ Minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in a similar role
▪ An accounting certification such as ACCA or ICANor pursuing same.
▪ Effective leadership ability, report writing skills, -Good use of Microsoft office tools, knowledge of data analytics
▪ Proficiency at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is
required.
▪ Experience with computerized accounting systems is required.
▪ Strong analytical skills are required.
▪ Multi-tasking with positive attitude is required.
▪ Ability to establish and maintain effective, sustainable relationships with project staff and bank officials, as well as the development community is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: ₦350,000.00 - ₦450,000.00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Abuja: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
