Financial Accountant at Moniepoint Incorporated - Remote

Moniepoint is a global business payments and banking platform and recently became QED Investors’ first investment in Africa. We are the partner of choice for over 600,000 businesses of all sizes, powering the dreams of SMBs and providing them with equal access to the tools they need to grow and scale.

Moniepoint Incorporated (formerly TeamApt Inc.) was founded with the vision to create a society where everyone experiences financial happiness. We are the parent company of TeamApt Limited, a Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) licensed Switch and Processor, and Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, a CBN-licensed Microfinance Bank.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Location: Lagos (Remote)
Job Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• We require an excellent candidate who is result-driven, prioritizes integrity and possesses strong leadership  potential.
• The financial accountant will be working with large data, perform multiple tasks and submit reports  regularly to his/her supervisor.
• It is expected that the financial accountant would have a firm understanding of accounting, financial practices and regulations and exhibit high-level proficiency in using computers and applications as well as possess excellent communication skills.
• This position has the potential for further career development and interesting and satisfying professional challenges and benefits

Job Responsibilities

• Manage all general ledgers in the reporting framework of the business. 
• Properly monitor accounts payables and receivables and prepare comprehensive analysis on this. 
• Ensure that all invoices and transactions are entered in a prompt and accurate manner. 
• Review and reconcile financial statements on a monthly basis and ensure that records are complete,  accurate and up-to-date. 
• Provide accounting support to other departments as needed and prepare operating and personnel budgets for operations approval. 
• Perform detailed financial analysis and provides sound interpretations of ratios. 
• Performs bank accounts reconciliations and ledger reconciliations to ensure the integrity of non-system  generated numbers 
• Maintain the fixed asset register. 
• Ensure prompt remittance of all taxes and levies and liaise with government agencies and consultants to  ensure compliance with applicable regulations including reporting requirements, proper record-keeping and support the establishment of internal controls. 
• Ensure proper documentation control for all transactions. 

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• At least 4 years of accounting and financial experience preferably within a Fintech, Bank or Financial Services firm 
• Should be ACCA/ ICAN certified. 
• Knowledge of ERP systems 
• MBA/MSC /Masters would be an added advantage.

Job Skills:

• Strong analytical skills
• Must possess technical depth
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have a growth mindset
• Must be detail-oriented with an eye for the big-picture.
• Strong leadership experience and skills
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.