Finance Officer – Accounts Payable at Moniepoint Inc.

Job Summary 

• The Finance Officer – Accounts Payable will be working with large data, perform multiple tasks, and submit reports regularly to his/her supervisor. It is expected that the Finance Officer – Accounts Payable would have a firm understanding of accounting, financial practices, and regulations and exhibit high-level proficiency in using computers and applications as well as possess excellent communication skills. This position has the potential for further career development and interesting and satisfying professional challenges and benefits. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Manage all general ledgers in the reporting framework of the business. 
• Properly monitor accounts payables and receivables and prepare comprehensive analysis on this. 
• Ensure that all invoices and transactions are entered promptly and accurately. 
• Review and reconcile financial statements monthly and ensure that records are complete,  accurate, and up-to-date. 
• Provide accounting support to other departments as needed and prepare operating and personnel budgets for operations approval. 
• Perform detailed financial analysis and provide sound interpretations of ratios. 
• Performs bank accounts reconciliations and ledger reconciliations to ensure the integrity of non-system  generated numbers 
• Maintain the fixed asset register. 
• Ensure prompt remittance of all taxes and levies and liaise with government agencies and consultants to ensure compliance with applicable regulations including reporting requirements, proper record-keeping, and support the establishment of internal controls. 
• Ensure proper documentation control for all transactions. 

To succeed in this role, we think you should have

• Strong analytical skills 
• Great technical depth
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Must have a growth mindset 
• Must be detail-oriented with an eye for the big picture. 
• Strong leadership experience and skills 
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills. 

Qualifications required 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• At least 4 years of accounting and financial experience preferably within a Fintech, Bank or Financial Services firm 
• Should be ACCA/ ICAN certified. 
• Knowledge of ERP systems