Accountant at a Dynamic Microfinance Bank - Philban Consulting Limited

Philban Consulting Limited - Our client, a dynamic Microfinance Bank, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Our client is seeking a flexible and experienced Accountant who is able to work independently with little or no supervision to join our accounting department.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the production of monthly management accounts
• Review and approve all reconciliation and schedules such as bank statements, schedule of accrued charges, prepayments etc.
• Statutory reporting and year end duties
• Consolidation and reporting to senior management
• Preparation of monthly budgetary control and performance.
• Preparation of overall annual budget of the bank, including the assumptions and the ratios.
• Treasury management and monitoring
• Raising invoices and ensuring invoices are paid promptly and on time.
• Assist in the preparation and review of all monthly and quarterly reports for Board, Shareholders, Regulatory bodies etc.
• Follow up on budget implementations and limits as it relates to each department. Investigates variances between budget and actual.
• Perform financial control functions.
• Develop and manage liquidity management tools
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and other financial accounts
• Assist Head of Accounts in financial management and reporting activities.
• Manage account payables and receivables activities.
• Conduct finance audit periodically and recommend improvements.
• Develop financial policies and procedures for operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain financial statements for future reference.
• Monitor and manage expenses within the established budget.
• Work with External Auditors for the yearly audit of the accounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of B.Sc / HND in Accounting / Finance / Economics
• Professional qualification would be an added advantage.
• Must have 3 Years professional experience with at least 1 year in a Microfinance bank.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel & Word;
• Must know how to use Sage Application
• Good knowledge of IFRS and Management Accounting
• Good knowledge of CBN regulatory reporting
• Attention to detail and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Strong Stakeholder Management and team player.
• Self Starter and ability to work independently
• Good knowledge of popular core banking products.
• Close proximity to Surulere.

Remuneration
N100,000 - N150,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
22nd December, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: info@philbanconsulting.com or philbannig@ymail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.