Paga is a licensed financial services company and a leading payments company in Nigeria with a massive transformative purpose - to make it simple for one billion people to access and use money. It was founded on the simple belief that the ubiquity of mobile phones can be leveraged in building an ecosystem that enables people to digitally send and receive money and creating simple financial access for everyone.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Accountant
Location: Yaba, Lagos
Department: Finance
Sector: Consumer Finance
Reports To: Finance Manager
Career Level: Grade 6
About the Role
Paga is looking for a passionate, self-driven and experienced Accountant to join our team!
As the Accountant, you will keep financial records, prepare reports, and update financial information.
You must be familiar with accounting procedures and should have experience with accounting software programs (like SAP and Oracle).
The ideal candidate will be able to process business transactions, handle accounts payable and receivable, expense reports, receipts, prepare management accounts and other financial matters. Proven accounting experience is required.
Primary Responsibilities
Work diligently with relevant team members to report revenue weekly and monthly
Reconcile revenue weekly and ensure it reports correctly to receivables
Continuously work to understand revenue recognition and mitigate losses to ensure the highest levels of revenue recognition. Reconcile activity when there is portal downtime and charges applied.
Promote quality assurance for all processes impacting revenue
Monitor and ensure accurate capturing of all inventory and other direct costs associated to revenue
Processing invoices and timely collection of payments
Relate with partners; manage receivables from partners, agents and intercompany
Spot system glitches and their effect to the financial report. Suggest ways to improve and resolve such
Contribute towards the timely delivery of month end report
Ensuring taxes are applied correctly on revenue
Ensure compliance with all revenue models
Comply with International Financial Reporting Standard for financial statements
Provide input into department’s goal setting process
Work closely with the senior accountant to ensure seamless month end closure
Produce error-free ad-hoc reports and present their results to management.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Minimum of 4-years’ experience in accounting, audit, or finance related function
Proficiency across Data and Financial Analysis
Professional qualification or final stage in ACCA, CIMA or ICAN) is desirable
Advanced computer software skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and other accounting packages
Must have completed the mandatory NYSC.
Key Competencies:
Highly motivated and result oriented with a keen eye for details
Revenue assurance
Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize
Strong attention to detail and an investigative mind
Problem-solving skills and initiative
Ability to keep confidential information and always remain discreet
Ability to work and deliver within deadline with minimal supervision
Good understanding of IFRS 15
Ability and willingness to meet deadlines consistently
Integrity and high personal ethical standard
Proven ability to calculate and manage financial records
High analytical skills
Ability to prioritize and multitask
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work as part of a broader team of different levels
Intermediate computer software skills, including Excel and Accounting packages
Experience in communicating and influencing senior stakeholders
Decisiveness, good judgement, strong organizational skills
Note: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity inclusion. We do not discriminate on grounds of colour, race, nationality, religion, age, ethnic origin, disability, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation in our employment practices.