Financial Accountant at Moniepoint Inc.

Job Summary 

We require an excellent candidate who is result-driven, prioritizes integrity and possesses strong leadership  potential. The financial accountant will be working with large data, perform multiple tasks and submit reports  regularly to his/her supervisor. It is expected that the financial accountant 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 in a prompt and accurate manner. 
• Review and reconcile financial statements on a monthly basis 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 provides 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. 

Job skills  

• Strong analytical skills 
• Must possess 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 
• MBA/MSC /Masters would be an added advantage.

 What to expect in the hiring process

• A preliminary phone call with the recruiter
• A Case Study
• A technical interview with the Hiring Manager
• A behavioural and technical interview with a member of the Executive team
• All interviews stages are Virtual