Senior Accountant at Nairagram

Nairagram is a digital remittance company dedicated to offering payment solutions to the African community across the globe. With our in-depth knowledge of African culture and diversity within the continent, Nairagram has been able to grow its payment network across 15 countries offering the following services: Cash pickup, Bank Deposit and Mobile Wallet.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities
Technical / Analysis and Problem Solving:

• Responsible for timely monthly, separate and consolidated financial statements, payments, cash-flow management reporting for submission to management
• Establish and maintain systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns.
• Responsible for strategic financial planning and management reporting activities in the organization.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual Management Reports, Budgets and Financial Plan and ensures compliance with statutory regulations.
• Ensures the prompt reporting of financial performance at period end (e.g., income, balance sheet position, bank reconciliation) including relevant insightful analysis.
• Monitor financial controls for effectiveness and efficiency and ensures identified lapses are escalated on a timely basis.
• Manages and controls receivable General Ledger accounts.
• Prompt collection of receivables from clients.
• Performs monthly review of the general ledger and ensure they are backed up with relevant schedules.
• Assist in project financing activities, including financial analysis, budgeting, invoicing, timely and accurate bank reconciliations, monitoring of expenditure levels against budget and funding obligations.
• Assist in the preparation of company and project budgets and monitor their implementation.
• Variance analysis of forecast to actual and explanation of those variances.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and perform financial analysis to aid effective decision making.
• Draft accounting policy and procedure manuals, regularly update and ensure compliance.
• Maintain records and receipts of all financial transactions.
• Act as a key point of contact with external partners including merchants, clients and vendors on payments, logistics, billing and invoicing.
• Assist in company’s financial procedures which includes but not limited to audit, tax and budgeting processes.
• Monitor the company’s working capital and ensure data integrity in all financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of federal and state tax returns including CIT, VAT, WHT, CGT, Transfer pricing and other business-related filings.
• Work with Tax Consultants and other required teams to ensure timely filing of business annual returns.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders on regular or special tax related projects including but not limited to FIRS and LIRS audit.

Interpersonal, Relationship Management & Collaboration:

• Liaising with internal stakeholders and follow up with external customers on all account related requests

Customer Focus:

• Ensure Internal and External Customer Satisfaction

Competency Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or other related field.
• Professional qualification: ICAN ,ACCA or CFA .
• 7+ years work experience in similar role with sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and IFRS;
• Must have Experience in Fintech / Payments / Banking / Financial Services domain
• Proficiency in using Accounting software;
• Ability to ensure accounting policies and procedures are followed.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ethical principles and ability to manage confidential and sensitive financial information.
• Attention to details.
• Good Management abilities.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant accounting tools.
• Ability to work well within teams and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.