Watu Credit is a dynamic fast-growing non-bank finance company that harnesses technology to offer both secured and unsecured lending primarily via mobile services. Headquartered in Mombasa, Watu Credit aims to become the leading African provider of a broad set of inclusive financial products, delivered through technology in a fast, efficient and professional manner.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Finance and Administrative Assistant
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Description
- We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our dynamic team.
- The Finance Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the finance department in day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Process accounts payable and receivable transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Reconcile bank statements and maintain general ledger accounts.
- Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets.
- Support the finance team in conducting financial analysis and forecasting.
- Assist with employee expense reimbursements.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
- Assist with audits and provide necessary documentation and support.
- Maintain organized financial records and documentation.
- Provide administrative support to the finance and HR department as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Previous experience in a finance-related role is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards.
- High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
Behavioral skills:
Must demonstrate the following values:
- Customer Focus - deliver and maintain a high level of customer service with both our internal and external customers.
- Ownership - Treat Watu as your own company and make decisions that would benefit us all aligned with our company values - with a clear focus of delivering on the agreed KPIs.
- Respect - display respect and maintain respectful relationships within our Watu teams and our customers and partners.
- Integrity - operate openly and transparently with our teams, customers, and partners - Act with Integrity.
- Empowerment - Learn and grow with Watu. We empower our employees to be the leaders our people want to follow. We empower our employees by giving them the opportunities to learn and grow together. We empower each other by sharing knowledge and embracing a positive mindset.
People & Leadership Skills:
- Work together to create an environment that fosters teamwork and cooperation
- Attend training sessions offered to continuously improve skills and knowledge.
- Be proactive and self-motivated to achieve set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Recommend new ways of working to continuously improve efficiency, productivity and enhance both our internal and external customer experience.
- Keep updated on any changes in policies, schedules and product knowledge to the team.
- Attend and participate in team meetings.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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