Junior Accountant at Altara Credit Limited

At Altara, our mission is simple: to improve the lives of Nigerians. To do this, Altara and its dedicated team seek to tackle a critical challenge in Africa – access to payment solutions to drive financial inclusion.

Our debut service is “buy now, pay later”, where we allow formal & informal sector workers, and SME owners to purchase a variety of products and equipment for their homes and businesses – instead of paying for the products in full upfront, they pay small amounts over time.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Accountant

Location: Ibadan / Oyo / Ogbomosho, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• We are looking to hire a “Junior Accountant”. This is a role where you will report directly to an Internal Accounting Analyst.
• In this capacity, you will be responsible for providing the financial results of the company.

Further responsibilities include:

• Bookkeep, prepare, and record journal entries.
• Track income and expenses, and be able to prepare detailed revenue and expense reports when necessary.
• Complete monthly bank and revenue account reconciliations.
• Interface with managers and executives concerning questions and issues.
• Support external audit requirements related to specific areas of responsibility.
• Daily reconciliation of accounts.
• Assist with month-end Reconciliation of accounts (Purchases, sales, inventory, expenses, transfers, payments, deposits).
• Work to continuously improve accounting/finance procedures and internal controls.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited university
• 1 year+ of working for a consumer finance company, Microfinance Company, or a bank.
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent written and face interpersonal, communication, and persuasion skills.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Commitment to achieving performance goals.
• Familiarity and experience using accounting technology programs.
• Familiarity with tax accounting for finance companies in Nigeria, highly required.
• Great at time management, multitasking, and prioritizations skills.

Benefits

• Salary: N40,000 N50,000
• 7 - 21 days Paid Annual Leave (in addition to official Nigerian Public holidays)
• Healthcare Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• Pension.
• Opportunity to join a growing company and work with brilliant and talented individuals.

Application Closing Date
11:59 pm (WAT): 24th July, 2021.