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

Job Summary

• 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 optimized
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• ACCA or ICAN professional certification is an added advantage
• 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
• Hybrid Work Model
• Training & Development.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Recruitment Process

• A screening interview with one of the members of the Talent Acquisition team
• Technical Interview with the Chief Financial Officer.