Junior Accountant at La Fayette Microfinance Bank Limited

La Fayette Microfinance Bank Limited - As an international registered microfinance bank, La Fayette Microfinance Bank offers a complete range of financial services and means of payment for its customers, including savings accounts, current accounts and fixed deposit accounts.

Fully client oriented, La Fayette Microfinance Bank offers great flexibility, independence and financial security to help clients stay committed to their short and long term financial goals. Formally incorporated as La Fayette Microfinance Bank, the bank started full operation in February 2013 and has built a strong client base, serving clients from eight branch networks in Ibadan– Bodija, Challenge, Dugbe, Gbagi and Iwo road, Ogbomosho, Oyo and Saki towns, all strategically situated within close proximity to customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Accountant

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Job Description
The Junior account responsibities include but not limited to the underlisted:

• To compile accounting vouchers from branches and Head Office and to register them in the accounting software, Sage
• To prepare journal entries and other general ledger operations
• To prepare monthly closings and monthly financial statements and assist in year-end closing
• To reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts
• To draw up monthly financial reports
• To prepare analysis of accounts as requested
• To administer accounts receivable and accounts payable
• To assist in preparing budgets and forecasts
• To assist with payroll administration
• To monitor and resolve bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences
• To perform account/bank reconciliations
• To review and process expense reports
• To assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process
• To assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures and contribute to budgetary follow-up.
• To contribute to financial documents preparation (trial balances, balances, balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes in financial position)
• To manage tax issues, NSITF, Pension, PAYE, WHT, VAT (follow-up of due taxes, preparation of payments, follow-up of WHT receipts)
• To assist in the preparation of CBN regulatory returns.
• Maintaining PROPER filing system of all relevant supporting documents.
• Recording budget appropriations in the accounting system under each budget article;
• To identify and timely resolution of discrepancies in accounts;
• Providing other duties as assigned by the CFO

Persson Specification

• Minimum of two (2) years verifyable work experience as an accountant preferably in a finance institution.
• Minimum of B.Sc / HND in Accountancy or related courses. While a relevant professional course is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
9th March, 2020.

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