Financial Analyst at Netcom Africa

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Job Summary

• This role involves providing financial, administrative and clerical support to the finance team.
• Job Holder is to complete payments and control expenses by disbursing payments, processing, verifying, reconciling invoices management of all payment cycle/activities in a timely and efficient manner.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a record of all vendors invoices and payments
• Maintain a record of inter-company billings and payments
• Process all vendors’ payments and staff’ claims in accordance with the company’s policy
• Ensure prompt recording and/or application of payments of accounts payable into the General Ledger, including inter-company billings
• Responsible for monitoring and controlling the accruals system
• Maintain record of WHT deductions from Vendors and ensure remittance to the appropriate authorities (LSIR & FIRS)
• Responsible for monthly reconciliation of accounts payable to the general ledger
• Responsible for monthly reconciliation of inter-company balances to the general ledger
• Prepare monthly reconciliation statement for key vendors
• Liaise with procurement units on vendor related matters and resolve all issues
• Provide daily accounts payable information for cash management purposes
• Cost and revenue analysis
• Assist Team Lead in preparing monthly financials
• Assist Team Lead in preparing treasury forecast
• Perform Operational cost forecasting such as personnel expenses, travel budgets

Education and / or Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Student Membership of a professional Accounting Body is highly important   

Essential Skills / knowledge / Traits:

• 2+ years’ experience in similar role
• Ability to use Microsoft productivity software such as Excel, Word and ERP
• Knowledge of statutory report preparations (VAT/WHT/PAYE)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational ability
• Effective corporate communications skills
• Ability to consistently meet all deadlines

Desirable Skills / knowledge / Traits:

• High accuracy in data entry and analysis
• High level of Account Reconciliation Skill.

Other Benefits

• Career Growth and Opportunity to Change the World Through Technology
• Professional Membership Subscription
• Gym Membership
• Group Life Insurance.