Finance Associate at Arkounting Business Concepts Limited

We’re a brilliant and result-oriented team continuously seeking to offer world-class and simplified professional services and solutions (focused on Management Accounting, HR Consulting, Business Advisory, etc.) to businesses across Africa. Our mission is to enhance business productivity by empowering and enabling them through our professional services.

We pride ourselves in providing a collaborative, and positive environment because it is important to us that you have a great experience throughout your journey with us.

The Role

This role is exciting, positively challenging, and will provide growth to the prospective role holder.

The ideal role holder is an experienced Finance professional who is intelligent, has a strong interest in deploying financial solutions to businesses, and can work in a fast-paced environment. He/she must be competent in Management Accounting functions and will be required to provide accounting & financial management services to SMEs as well as provide advice on best practices.

Most importantly, in line with our standards, he/she should be committed, hard-working, and particular about delivering quality work.

What you will be doing

• Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks
• Ensure financial statements are prepared in line with regulatory standards
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for clients
• Identify trends, advise clients, and recommend actions based on sound analysis
• Perform historical assessments/reviews and work back
• Provide advisory services such as business valuation, budget preparation, template design, accounting framework and setup
• Attend clients’ meetings and/or board meetings
• Ensure compliance with best practice and legal requirements
• Other tasks as assigned

What you need to succeed

• 3+ years of hands-on Finance experience
• Educational background in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
• A member of a professional body e.g. ACA, ACCA, CFA (Part or Fully Qualified)
• Proven knowledge in financial reporting, internal auditing, financial analysis & management, financial software, Microsoft Suite and statistical analysis package
• Excellent presentation, reporting, and communication skills
• Highly confidential with good integrity
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and result-oriented environment
• Ability to work in a team and multitask
• Client relationship and engagement skills
• Tech savvy; good use of collaboration tools such as Slack

What we offer

• Salary with additional telephone allowance
• Leave allowance
• 13th month
• Health insurance
• Learning & Development opportunities & support
• Additional PTO, if need be
• Ensuring remittance of statutory deductions
• Flexible ways of working; remote-first culture
• Seasonal programs; vibe o’clock, team hangouts
• Birthday and EOY celebration packages
• A team of bubbly and brilliant colleagues, with a people-centric management team