Senior Officer, Management Reporting at Kuda Bank

Kuda is a full service, app-based digital bank. Our mission is to be the go-to bank not just for those living on the African continent, but also for the African diaspora wherever they might live, anywhere in the world. Kuda is free of ridiculous banking charges and great at helping customers budget, spend smartly and save more. We raised the largest seed round ever seen in Africa, and completed a Series A funding round in February 2021, led by some of the world's smartest venture capital investors. With offices in London (our HQ), Lagos and Cape Town, and further offices opening across Africa during 2021, Kuda is fast becoming recognised as the leading 'Neobank' for Africans.

To help us grow into the company that can bring meaningful change to the way people across Africa get access to great financial products and services in order to take control of their personal finances, we are actively looking for bright, talented, driven people who are excited by our mission. If this sounds like a great way to spend your valuable time, then please get in touch with us.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Officer, Management Reporting

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• As a Senior Officer, Financial Reporting, you will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• The role will stay abreast of regulatory changes and emerging accounting developments and ensure adequate insights into financial data to management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all balance sheet and income statement entries and ensuring that they reflect the correct balances and corrective actions are taken timeously
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
• Provide technical accounting support to business units.
• Preparation of financial reports, coordinates external and regulatory audits for subsidiary companies across Kuda Nigerian Entities
• Manage balance sheet substantiation across the Kuda Nigerian Entities
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data through continuous monitoring and review
• Conduct thorough analysis of financial data and performance metrics to identify trends and areas of improvement.
• Continuously assess and improve financial reporting process and systems to enhance accuracy, efficiency and scalability. Identify opportunities for automation and streamline reporting workflows.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation in accordance with IFRS
• Support the annual budgeting process and provide ongoing monitoring and analysis of budget vs. actual performance.
• Provide strategic financial guidance and support to senior management and key stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related fields. ACA,ACCA or equivalent qualification preferred.
•  A minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, accounting or audit roles preferably in a Bank or Financial service company.
• Big 4 experience is an added advantage
• Solid understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements
• Advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software applications
• Excellent writing skills, and ability to explain technical accounting issues to colleagues.

Benefits
Why join Kuda?
At Kuda, our people are the heart of our business, so we prioritize your welfare. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits in areas including but not limited to:

• Pension
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Group life insurance
• Health insurance
• L&D training
• We are advocates of work-life balance and offer remote working options.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Kuda are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
• We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Kuda is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent.
• We don’t regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status.
• If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.