Accountant (Accounts and Reporting) at Prospa Technology Limited

Prospa is a bank for Nigerian entrepreneurs. We're building the financial operating system for African entrepreneurs and businesses. Using our intuitive and beautifully designed mobile and web application, entrepreneurs are able to manage all their business and banking in one place. We are backed by Y Combinator, and some of the most well respected and prolific investors, builders and operators in the US, Africa and Europe like Immad Akund (CEO @ mercury.com), Microtraction and many others.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant (Accounts and Reporting)

Location: Lagos
Work Style: Onsite
Reporting to: Head of Growth

Job Summary

• We’re looking for a seasoned Accountant to join our growing Finance team. 
• Reporting to the Financial Controller, the position holder will be part of the Team to drive all Accounting and Book-Keeping functions of the Company.

What You’ll Do

• Approve all transactions posted into the Accounting Software.
• Prepare Monthly Financial reports.
• Prepare and Submit all Regulatory Reports.
• Maintain Updated Schedules for relevant General Ledger Accounts.
• File Annual Payee returns.
• Prepare Monthly Bank Reconciliations.
• Prepare Daily Bank Settlement Reconciliations Transactions.
• Follow up with Outstanding Reconciliation items.
• Monitor All Accounts payable and follow Up for Settlement.
• Monitor All Accounts Receivable and notify Financial Controller if payment is not received. 
• Trace and Correct all discrepancies in Account Payable and receivables.
• Compute Monthly VAT/WHT Payable and follow up for Remittance. 
• Prepare Annual and Monthly Cash Budget

What You’ll Need

• Degree Holder in Accounting or a Business related.
• Working experience of 3 to 5 years in the finance department.
• Knowledge of Excel.
• Knowledge of Quickbooks or any relevant Accounting Software.
• Able to work effectively and productively with internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent attention to detail and well organized.
• Exposure to the fintech environment.
• Self-motivated with ability to meet deadlines independently and as part of a team
• Sound judgment and confidentiality.

Benefits
Here’s just some of our perks:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical cover
• Paid time off (leave days)
• Work tools
• We invest in our employees through career development & opportunities

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.