Junior Accountant at Altara Credit Limited

Altara Credit Limited (“Altara”) is a Nigerian consumer and business services venture. Our core value proposition is to improve the quality of life for the average Nigerian by driving financial inclusion. Altara is built on serving the underbanked and the otherwise financially excluded.

Our debut service is “buy now, pay later” where we allow formal & informal sector workers, and SME owners to purchase a variety of products and equipment for their homes and businesses but instead of paying for the products in full upfront, pay a small amount over time.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Accountant

Location: Ibadan, Oyo / Ilorin, Kwara
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• This is a role where you will report directly to an Internal Accounting Analyst.
• In this capacity, you will be responsible for providing the financial results of the company.

Further responsibilities include:

• Bookkeep, prepare, and record journal entries.
• Track income and expenses, and be able to prepare detailed revenue and expense reports when necessary.
• Complete monthly bank and revenue account reconciliations.
• Interface with managers and executives concerning questions and issues.
• Support external audit requirements related to specific areas of responsibility.
• Daily reconciliation of accounts.
• Assist with month-end Reconciliation of accounts (Purchases, sales, inventory, expenses, transfers, payments, deposits).
• Work to continuously improve accounting/finance procedures and internal control

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited university
• 1 year+ of working for a consumer finance company, Microfinance Company, or a bank.
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent written and face interpersonal, communication, and persuasion skills.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Commitment to achieving performance goals.
• Familiarity and experience using accounting technology programs.
• Familiarity with tax accounting for finance companies in Nigeria is highly required.
• Great at time management, multitasking, and prioritizations skills.

Benefits

• Salary: N40,000 - N50,000 Monthly
• 7 - 21 days Paid Annual Leave (in addition to official Nigerian Public holidays)
• Healthcare Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• Pension
• Opportunity to join a growing company and work with brilliant and talented individuals.

Application Closing Date
20th April, 2022 by 11:59 PM WAT.