Settlement Accountant at Flutterwave

About the Role

• We are looking for driven, passionate and committed individuals to join the team as we grow and expand across Africa and beyond.
• This role involves daily analysis of all settlement bank accounts to ascertain bank charges for the purpose of monthly management accounts preparation, monthly reconciliation of all settlement bank accounts for the purpose of management accounts preparation as well as interacting with the Settlement Operations Team to ensure timely retrieval of all financial data required by the Finance Department.

What Your Day to Day Activities Will Be Like

• Reconcile settlement bank statements monthly and other related balance sheet accounts.
• Track bank charges on settlement accounts on a monthly basis.
• Liaise with the Settlement Operations Team to obtain all required transaction and bank statement data and information.
• Escalate variances and gaps noticed in data and information obtained from the Settlement Operations Team.
• Establish and maintain relationships with the banks’ relationship managers.
• Posting of transactions into the ERP system, SAP.
• Participate in monthly financial close activities including performance report preparation for group entities.
• Provide monthly analysis of cost of service and keep proper records of all cost of service, such as providers cost, bank charges, etc.
• File tax returns for group entities and track tax compliance obligations across entities.
• Provide audit support for group entities.
• Carry out any other assigned tasks for the purpose of preparing monthly management accounts.

Required Competency and Skillset to be a Waver

• Minimum of 6 years finance experience
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Proficient in the use of an ERP system
• Proficient with MS office (Excel and word)
• Detail-oriented and excel at spotting patterns/trends and irregularities
• Analytical and thorough. Can be relied on to work with accuracy and effectiveness.
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify cause and effect and communicate results in an effective and structured manner
• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to multi-task & work efficiently with little supervision
• Time management skills.
• Strong preference for chartered accountants.