Junior Accountant at Altara Credit Ltd ("Altara”)

Job Description

• We are looking to hire a “Junior Accountant” for immediate employment. This is a role where you will report directly to an Internal Accounting Analyst. In this capacity, you will be responsible for providing the financial results of the company.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping, preparing, and recording journal entries.
• Track income and expenses, and be able to prepare detailed revenue and expense reports when necessary.
• Complete monthly bank and revenue account reconciliations.
• Interface with managers and executives concerning questions and issues.
• Support external audit requirements related to specific areas of responsibility.
• Daily reconciliation of accounts.
• Assist with month-end Reconciliation of accounts (Purchases, sales, inventory, expenses, transfers, payments, deposits).
• Work to continuously improve accounting/finance procedures and internal controls.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited university
• 1 year+ of working for a consumer finance company, Microfinance Company, or a bank.
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent written and face interpersonal, communication, and persuasion skills.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Commitment to achieving performance goals.
• Familiarity and experience using accounting technology programs.
• Familiarity with tax accounting for finance companies in Nigeria is highly required.
• Great at time management, multitasking, and prioritizations skills.

Benefits

• Salary: N40,000 - N50,000
• 7 - 21 days Paid Annual Leave (in addition to official Nigerian Public holidays)
• Healthcare Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• Pension
• Opportunity to join a growing company and work with brilliant and talented individuals