Financial Systems Assurance Coordinator (Senior Manager) at M-KOPA Nigeria

M-KOPA is a fast-growing FinTech company offering millions of underbanked customers across Africa access to life-enhancing products and services. From our roots as the pioneer in pay-as-you-go “PayGo’” solar energy for off grid homes, we have grown into one of the most advanced connected asset financing platforms in the world, empowering a broad range of customers to achieve progress in their lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Systems Assurance Coordinator (Senior Manager)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full time
Department: Finance

Job Description

• We are looking for a passionate and experienced Financial Systems Assurance Coordinator to join our dynamic team. If you thrive on ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial systems, this is your opportunity to shine.
• Imagine a typical day at M-KOPA where your role is pivotal in safeguarding the integrity and accuracy of our financial systems.
• You collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams, including IT and product departments, ensuring our financial systems align perfectly with our innovative product offerings.
• Your expertise in financial systems assurance helps us stay compliant with local and international financial regulations, providing peace of mind to our stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• This role is tasked with ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the aforementioned financial systems while holding ultimate accountability for the accuracy of Revenue and ECL figures.
• Your role extends to performing periodic revenue and expected credit loss (ECL) system validation checks.
• You take ultimate accountability for Revenue and ECL figures across the group, showcasing your strong understanding of accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
• In addition, your proficiency in using Alteryx for data analytics and automation gives you a significant edge, allowing you to streamline processes and deliver insights more efficiently.

Requirements

• With a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field, and ideally a Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification, you bring extensive experience in financial systems assurance, preferably in a multinational setting.
• Your proficiency in analyzing complex financial data, coupled with excellent communication skills, makes you a key player in our team.
• You conduct regular audits and generate detailed reports for senior management, ensuring transparency and accuracy in our financial reporting processes.
• Being both a Chartered Accountant and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) places you at an even greater advantage, enabling you to bridge the gap between finance and information systems effectively.
• You are adept at working with numbers, and identifying key trends and possible anomalies, which is crucial in maintaining the integrity of our financial systems.

Application Closing Date
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