Accountant at Fairmoney Microfinance Bank

FairMoney is building the leading mobile bank for emerging markets. We started with a digital microcredit application on Android, and currently roll out additional financial services (current account, savings, debit card) while expanding the product to Western Africa and South-East Asia.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time 

Description

• FairMoney is at the forefront of revolutionizing banking in emerging markets with our credit-led mobile banking platform. Our primary operations began in Nigeria, where we have made significant strides since our inception in 2017, raising nearly €50 million.
• The Finance department at FairMoney is a key component in this mission to provide banking services to all consumers across emerging markets. Finance drives the reporting, the strategic analysis, and the financial operations to make FairMoney's mission possible. We are currently looking for a senior accountant:

Key Responsibilities
Monthly Management Reporting

• Post journal entries and reconcile the general ledger for the accountant
• Prepare relevant schedules supporting the items on the financial statement
• Investigate and explain variances

Taxation:

• Ensure PAYE, Pension, WHT, and VAT are appropriately deducted and remitted
• Ensure annual and monthly filings are done on or before due dates

Finance Operation:

• Carry out cash planning to ensure that expenses and obligations are met as needed
• Ensure excess cash is passed to the Treasurer for investment 

Year-End Close / Statutory Audits:

• Support year-end close and annual statutory audit

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related discipline
• 5 years of experience in the audit or financial service industry
• Professional accounting certification (ACCA or ICAN)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
• Effective team player with a positive attitude
• Proven ability to work with little supervision

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance.
• Pension Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Training & Development.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Recruitment Process

• A screening call with a member of the recruitment team for 30 minutes.
• Technical interview with the hiring manager for 30 to 60 minutes.