Financial Analyst at Netcom Africa Limited

Netcom has been Nigeria’s leading Internet Service Provider since 2004, staying ahead of the competition with cutting edge platforms in VSAT, WIMAX, Radio, and Fiber technology. Now, a pioneer in Business Transformation Solutions, we empower organizations to lead their market space by keeping pace with the rapid changes in IT innovations, ensuring relevance to specific business initiatives required to maximize revenue generation.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Job Summary

• This role involves providing financial, administrative and clerical support to the finance team.
• Job Holder is to complete payments and control expenses by disbursing payments, processing, verifying, reconciling invoices management of all payment cycle/activities in a timely and efficient manner.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a record of all vendors invoices and payments
• Maintain a record of inter-company billings and payments
• Process all vendors’ payments and staff’ claims in accordance with the company’s policy
• Ensure prompt recording and/or application of payments of accounts payable into the General Ledger, including inter-company billings
• Responsible for monitoring and controlling the accruals system
• Maintain record of WHT deductions from Vendors and ensure remittance to the appropriate authorities (LSIR & FIRS)
• Responsible for monthly reconciliation of accounts payable to the general ledger
• Responsible for monthly reconciliation of inter-company balances to the general ledger
• Prepare monthly reconciliation statement for key vendors
• Liaise with procurement units on vendor related matters and resolve all issues
• Provide daily accounts payable information for cash management purposes
• Cost and revenue analysis
• Assist Team Lead in preparing monthly financials
• Assist Team Lead in preparing treasury forecast
• Perform Operational cost forecasting such as personnel expenses, travel budgets

Education and / or Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Student Membership of a professional Accounting Body is highly important   

Essential Skills / knowledge / Traits:

• 2+ years’ experience in similar role
• Ability to use Microsoft productivity software such as Excel, Word and ERP
• Knowledge of statutory report preparations (VAT/WHT/PAYE)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational ability
• Effective corporate communications skills
• Ability to consistently meet all deadlines

Desirable Skills / knowledge / Traits:

• High accuracy in data entry and analysis
• High level of Account Reconciliation Skill.

Other Benefits

• Career Growth and Opportunity to Change the World Through Technology
• Professional Membership Subscription
• Gym Membership
• Group Life Insurance.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.