Senior Accountant at Advans Lafayette Microfinance Bank

Advans Lafayette Microfinance Bank, originally established as La Fayette Microfinance Bank Limited in June 2012, was founded with the mission to provide comprehensive financial services to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria. Our commitment to supporting MSMEs is at the heart of our operations, ensuring financial inclusion and empowerment for small businesses. In January 2013, Advans Nigeria proudly opened its first branch office in Ibadan, marking the beginning of our journey in delivering exceptional microfinance banking services. By May 2013, we expanded with a second branch, followed by three additional branches in 2014 to cater to the growing needs of our clients.

Our growth continued in 2016, with two more branches established outside of Ibadan, further extending our reach. In 2019, Advans Nigeria achieved a significant milestone by obtaining a national operating license from the Central Bank of Nigeria, solidifying our status as a premier microfinance bank. Today, Advans Nigeria boasts over 30 branches and outlets across 7 States in Nigeria, offering a wide range of microfinance solutions, including loans for business owners, digital microfinance banking, and financial services for low-income families. Our expansion plans are focused on reaching even more communities, ensuring that financial empowerment and economic development are accessible to all.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
The Senior accountant responsibities include but not limited to the underlisted:

• To compile accounting vouchers from branches and Head Office and to register them in the accounting software, Sage
• To prepare journal entries and other general ledger operations
• To prepare monthly closings and monthly financial statements and assist in year-end closing
• To reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts
• To draw up monthly financial reports
• To prepare analysis of accounts as requested
• To administer accounts receivable and accounts payable
• To assist in preparing budgets and forecasts
• To assist with payroll administration
• To monitor and resolve bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences
• To perform account/bank reconciliations
• To review and process expense reports
• To assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process
• To assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures and contribute to budgetary follow-up.
• To contribute to financial documents preparation (trial balances, balances, balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes in financial position)
• To manage tax issues, NSITF, Pension, PAYE, WHT, VAT (follow-up of due taxes, preparation of payments, follow-up of WHT receipts)
• To assist in the preparation of CBN regulatory returns.
• Maintaining PROPER filing system of all relevant supporting documents.
• Recording budget appropriations in the accounting system under each budget article;
• To identify and timely resolution of discrepancies in accounts;
• Providing other duties as assigned by the DCFO.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc / HND in accountancy or related courses, While a relevant professional course is an added advantage.
• Minimum of two (2) years verifyable work experience as an accountant preferably in a Microfinance bank.

Application Closing Date
29th June, 2025.

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