Senior Accountant at FairMoney

About the Role

As a Senior Accountant for the lending business of Fairmoney, you will be responsible for mainly, but not limited to:

• Make recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets, and expenditures
• Assist with financial and tax audits
• Document and monitor internal controls in support of the auditing team
• Coordinate more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments
• Analyze complex financial reports and records
• Train and mentor junior staff
• Perform variance analyses and prepare account reconciliations
• Prepare financial reports
• Perform account reconciliations
• Maintain the general ledger, prepare tax returns, assist with audit preparations, and perform other accounting duties as assigned
• Liaise with the company's Chief Financial Officer/Head of Finance on how to improve financial procedures where necessary

Requirements

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant with a minimum of five (7) years of accounting experience in audit firms or firms in the financial service industry
• A qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAN)
• Good analytical skills, high level of accuracy, and attention to detail
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Nigerian Tax laws
• Strong knowledge of the concept of accruals/prepayments
• Strong Knowledge of the International Financial Reporting Standard(IFRS), and an understanding of double entries
• Have advanced Microsoft Excel Skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Be an effective team player with a positive attitude
• A track record of constantly looking for ways to do things better
• Have good analytical and numerical skills
• Need for enthusiasm and interest in the role i.e. accounting, reporting, and cost control
• Ability to work without supervision and to tight deadlines