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

Job Summary

• FairMoney is at the forefront of revolutionizing banking in emerging markets with our credit-led mobile banking platform. Our primary operations began in Nigeria, where we have made significant strides since our inception in 2017, raising nearly €50 million.
• The Finance department at FairMoney is a key component in this mission to provide banking services to all consumers across emerging markets. 
• Finance drives the reporting, the strategic analysis and the financial operations to make FairMoney's mission possible. We are currently looking for a senior accountant:

Key Responsibilities
Monthly Management Reporting:

• Review monthly management report prepared by accountants and sign off.
• Ensure there are relevant schedules supporting the items on the financial statement.
•  Investigate and explain variances.

Taxation:

• Update tax policies as may be required.
• Ensure PAYE, Pension, WHT and VAT are appropriately deducted and remitted.
• Manage the current income and deferred tax computation with the support of consultants.
• Carry out tax planning and arrange transaction to ensure tax burden is optimised.
• Manage tax audits and desk reviews with the support of consultant.
• Ensure annual and monthly filings are done on or before due dates.

Finance Operation:

• Carry out cash planning to ensure that expenses and obligations are met as at when needed.
• Ensure excess cash are passed to the Treasurer for investment.
• Update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and accounting policy manuals as may be required.
• Manage the transaction processing team and ensure transactions are treated timely.

Year End Close/Statutory Audits:

• Support year end close and annual statutory audit.

Requirements

• A qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAN).
•  Have an Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills.
•  Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in audit or financial service industry.
• Strong experience in tax practice will be an added advantage.
• Be an effective team player with a positive attitude.
• Must be able to work without supervision.

Benefits

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

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.