Senior Accountant at Fairmoney Microfinance Bank

FairMoney is building the leading mobile bank for emerging markets. We started with a digital microcredit application on Android, and currently roll out additional financial services (current account, savings, debit card) while expanding the product to Western Africa and South-East Asia.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

About the Role
As a Senior Accountant for the lending business of Fairmoney, you will be responsible for mainly, but not limited to:

• Make recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Assist with financial and tax audits.
• Document and monitor internal controls in support of the auditing team.
• Coordinate more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments.
• Analyze complex financial reports and records.
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Perform variance analyses and prepare account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports.
• Perform account reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger, prepare tax returns, assist with audit preparations, and perform other accounting duties as assigned.
• Liaise with the company’s Chief Financial Officer/Head of Finance on how to improve financial procedures where necessary.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant with a minimum of five (7) years of accounting experience in audit firms or firms in the financial service industry.
• A qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAN).
• Good analytical skills, high level of accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Nigerian Tax laws.
• Strong knowledge of the concept of accruals/prepayments.
• Strong Knowledge of the International Financial Reporting Standard(IFRS), and an understanding of double entries.
• Have advanced Microsoft Excel Skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.
• Be an effective team player with a positive attitude.
• A track record of constantly looking for ways to do things better.
• Have good analytical and numerical skills.
• Need for enthusiasm and interest in the role i.e. accounting, reporting, and cost control.
• Ability to work without supervision and to tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Work From Home
• Training & Development.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.