Senior Finance Associate at SafeBoda

Responsibilities

• Maintain fixed asset register and ensure the fixed asset register is on month-end closing and reconciled with GL.
• Prepare an analysis of accounts and bank reconciliation on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Prepare management account and report for business use
• Disburses petty cash after approval from the Senior Finance Manager by recording entry, verifying documentation
• Receives and processes vendor invoices and internal check requests; maintains open files for purchase orders, packing/receiving slips and matches to invoices
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents and ensuring the invoices are approved.
• Manage drivers’ payments and vendors’ payments.
• Maintains accounting controls by adhering to policies and procedures.
• Prepare the tax schedule (federal and state) for review and remittance
• Execute periodic stock count and present report and observation to finance manager
• Provide support to the in-country Finance Manager regarding monthly accounting processes including the processing of entries in the ERP system
• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions recorded
• Provide administrative assistance to the other departments as required or requested.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc in Finance, Accounting or any related discipline.
• At least two years of relevant accounting and financial analyst experience
• Experienced in the use of accounting software (input).
• Fluency in the English language for both verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports and statements, and projections.
• Keen attention to detail and comprehensive problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly knowledge of Excel and G-suite is a requirement.
• Updated knowledge of and understanding of regulatory requirements and practices for financial reporting (especially IFRS) is an added advantage.

Benefits

• Scale with a rapidly growing startup, tons of opportunities for growth
• Contribute to our mission and work at our dynamics fast-paced company in Africa
• Free Lunch every day
• Free SafeBoda transport.