Senior Accountant at FairMoney

The Finance department at FairMoney is a key component in this mission to provide banking services to all consumers across emerging markets. Finance drives the reporting, the strategic analysis and the financial operations to make FairMoney's mission possible. We are currently looking for a senior accountant:

Key Responsibilities

Monthly Management Reporting

• Review monthly management report prepared by accountants and sign off.
• Ensure there are relevant schedules supporting the items on the financial statement.
•  Investigate and explain variances.

Taxation 

• Update tax policies as may be required.
• Ensure PAYE, Pension, WHT and VAT are appropriately deducted and remitted.
• Manage the current income and deferred tax computation with the support of consultants.
• Carry out tax planning and arrange transaction to ensure tax burden is optimised.
• Manage tax audits and desk reviews with the support of consultant.
• Ensure annual and monthly filings are done on or before due dates.

Finance Operation

• Carry out cash planning to ensure that expenses and obligations are met as at when needed.
• Ensure excess cash are passed to the Treasurer for investment.
• Update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and accounting policy manuals as may be required.
• Manage the transaction processing team and ensure transactions are treated timely.

Year End Close/Statutory Audits

• Support year end close and annual statutory audit.

Requirements

• A qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAN).
•  Have an Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills.
•  Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in audit or financial service industry.
• Strong experience in tax practice will be an added advantage.
• Be an effective team player with a positive attitude.
• Must be able to work without supervision.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance.
• Pension Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Work From Home.
• Training & Development.