Accounts Officer at Trustcrow

Trustcrow is a Lagos-based fintech company that specializes in a B-to-B digital escrow platform. The company escrows funds between transacting parties until agreed goods, services, or assets are delivered. This safeguards buyers from sell-side performance default and safeguards sellers from buy-side payment default.

The platform eliminates the purchasers exposure to making advance payments prior to the receipt of goods/services and eliminates the sellers exposure to delivering goods/services before payment. By using a trusted intermediary, users benefit from increased transparency, protection, and efficiency. Trustcrow is a USA-registered company with operations in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounts Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for an energetic and experienced Accounts Officer to manage and maintain the company’s accounting records, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and other financial data.
• Reconcile bank statements, and other financial accounts regularly.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements to provide insights and recommendations to Management. 

Responsibilities

• Review all finance & accounting transactions and ensure processes/procedures follow best practice and are consistent across all transactions 
• Comply with regulatory and statutory requirements; monitors the company’s financial books/position and signs off on any adjustments to ensure effective controls
• Create and process invoices
• Cross-check invoices with payments and expenses to ensure accuracy
• Manage the company’s accounts payable and receivable
• Track the company’s expenses
• Process refunds
• Perform internal audits on financial activities as necessary
• Generate financial reports for review regulatory authorities
• Plan and prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Review and report monthly management accounts, cash control, and annual statutory accounts
• Compute and remit PAYE, VAT and pensions contributions on behalf of the company.
• Process the tax clearance and VAT etc. certificates for the company and all its employees.
• Liaise with clients with regard to invoices, VAT, WHT, etc.
• Provide regular reports on financial and accounting performance, including key metrics, insights, and recommendations for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Perform any other duties which may be assigned.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• A good Degree
• Must be ICAN qualified (chartered Accountant)
• 5 years cognate work within a reputable and structured business environment
• The ability to explain complex information clearly and simply
• Timely management of account payables and receivables
• Excellent organization, written and verbal communication skills
• Promotes positive behaviour through own actions and attitude
• Good customer service, self-motivation
• Ability to meet deadlines, pay attention to detail and maintain accuracy
• Ability to work flexibly and proactively by demonstrating initiative
• Sound knowledge of applicable accounting practices
• Sound analytical thinking
• Financial analysis & interpretation
• Assets and liabilities management skills
• Business performance monitoring skills
• Good communication (oral & written) skills
• Advanced IT knowledge (Sage, etc.)
• Leadership/supervisory
• Management accounting skills
• Extensive experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suit including PowerPoint and advanced excel.

Application Closing Date
8th May, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Recruitment Process

• In-person or virtual interviews with the team + Skill Assessment.
• Case Assessment
• Interview with the CEO.