Accountant at PressOne Africa

PressOne Africa is an early-stage startup helping entrepreneurs retain their customers, through a centralised voice communication platform. We are on a mission to help entrepreneurs across Africa build more customer-centric businesses. With our business phone systems, entrepreneurs, no matter the size of their business, can handle customer communication like global brands.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Role Overview

• We are on the look out for an Accountant with diversified skills to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial for maintaining financial health and ensuring sustainable growth.
• You'll cover traditional accounting responsibilities while also overseeing some customer-oriented financial activities.
• If you have a strong background in accounting, analytical and great with numbers, this could be a perfect fit for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to keep management in the loop about the company's financial standing.
• Receivables and Payables Management: Oversee invoice generation, as well as the timely collection of payments and fulfilment of payables, to maintain a balanced cash flow.
• Budget Planning and Control: Take an active role in developing and managing the annual budget, ensuring the effective allocation of resources.
• Accounts Management: Perform reconciliation activities, ensuring accuracy in all financial transactions, including those related to customer subscriptions.
• Compliance and Auditing: Keep us in line with financial laws and regulations, ensuring that all transactions, big or small, are compliant.
• Expense Tracking: Monitor and report on operational expenses, flagging any trends that require attention.
• Payroll and Benefits: Administer monthly payroll and manage employee benefits with the utmost accuracy.
• Customer Financial Support: Work closely with customer service to manage financial queries, including matters related to subscription renewals and invoice clarifications.

Requirements
Who You Are:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of professional accounting experience.
• Well-versed in Quickbooks and Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills, capable of interacting with different departments.
• Self-starter, able to manage multiple tasks and work autonomously.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Role in a high-growth, dynamic environment.
• Continuous learning and growth opportunities.
• Chance to shape the future of business communication for entrepreneurs in Africa.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.