Bank Reconciliation Officer at LemFi (Formerly Lemonade Finance)

About The Role

You are a candidate who would thrive in a fintech startup environment like ours, where we readily accept individuals with a humble, yet uplifting attitude alongside a diligent sense of work ethic. The teams here at Lemonade Finance are passionate about their work and fields of expertise, but also lend hands on cross-functional responsibilities to ensure the success of the company and the satisfaction of our clientele.

What You’ll Be Doing

The role of the Bank Reconciliation Officer, Nigeria, is a fully remote position within LemFi’s Finance team. In this role, you should have a demonstrated knowledge of Accounting and IFRS best practices with, at minimum, 2 years relevant experience in the finance industry.

Responsibilities Are As Follows

• Ensure daily reconciliation of all bank accounts within the company.
• Ensure daily reconciliation of inter account fund movements within the company.
• Work closely with the Finance and Reconciliation team to ensure prompt resolution of all outstanding items.
• Ensure prompt posting of all bank related transactions.
• Ensure all GL entries are backed up with documentation and approvals.
• Sending periodic summary statements of accounts movements to the Financial Accountant
• Engage in cross-functional responsibilities and assist the Financial Controller where needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or any related discipline.
• Professional certification such as ACCA, ICAN or relevant qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in an accounting role at a FinTech or financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS
• Understanding of the local and global financial services industry.
• Excellent mathematical and statistical skills