Accounts Officer at Trustcrow

DESCRIPTION

Trustcrow is a proptech company that specializes in an end-to-end platform for property transactions. We are building an online property platform where buyers can search for property, verify property ownership, and purchase property – all within a single platform. Our focus is to protect the interest of buyers, while connecting them with quality sellers. Trustcrow is a USA registered company with a Nigerian operating subsidiary.

Trustcrow seeks exceptional talents who are incredibly hard working and who set and pursue audacious goals, when many believe they are unachievable. If you have these qualities, we want to hear from you. If you do not, please refrain from applying. Because of our ambitions and expectations, if you focus on excuses rather than performance, you will not be a good fit at our organization.  We seek candidates who focus on execution and who want to be compensated for the value that they create and who want to align with the company’s growth and the value that they create.

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. 

Trustcrow is a startup technology company. Characteristics of a startup include but are not limited to being fast-paced, uncertain, flexible, experimental, and grit. The successful candidate will marry these characteristics and be able to provide solutions for different business needs while exhibiting good management skills and a strong understanding of the company’s products and services.

Responsibilities: 

• Review all finance & accounting transactions and ensure processes/procedures follow best practice and are consistent across all contracts 
• 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 tax, 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

Recruitment process

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