Accountant at a Microfinance Bank - Edgewood Consulting Limited

Edgewood Consulting Limited is a Professional Management Consulting, Recruitment and Business Training firm. Our firm provides a wide array of management consultancy services classified into two disciplines Recruitment/HR services, and Training & Development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Okitipupa, Ondo
Employment Type: Full-time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the financial transactions of the Bank are accurately captured, classified, and posted with
• relevant approvals and coding instructions.
• Receivables Management.
• PayableManagement.
• Perform regular reviews of the ledgers and other books of entries and ensure relevant reconciliations.
• Ensure confidentiality and safe keeping of accounting records and documents.
• Adhere to financial and accounting control procedures of the Bank.
• Carry out monthly Tax Returns (PAYE, VAT, Withholding Tax e.t.c.).

Education and Experience

• Accounting Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (4) years experience required.
• Knowledge of applicable tax laws, codes and regulations in the industry.
• Working knowledge and experience of an accounting / Banking Software / ERP.
• Membership of ICAN is a requirement.

Key Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with keeping financial records
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software use
• High level of Integrity and Honesty
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Possession of Micro-financeBank certification(MCP) or any relevant professional certificate will be an
• added advantage.
• Ability to prepare monthly returns for Micro financeBank.
• Proven skill in computer operation
• Ability to deliver on the job.
• Knowledge of Micro finance Bank operations.

Application Closing Date
7th November, 2024.