Senior Accountant

Summary

Join FairMoney, a leading mobile banking institution in emerging markets, as a Senior Accountant. You will play a crucial role in the lending business, contributing to financial reporting, analysis, and internal controls. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, assisting with audits, and mentoring junior staff. This position requires a BS degree in Accounting or Finance, a minimum of seven years of relevant experience, and professional accounting qualifications (ACCA, ICAN). Strong analytical skills, knowledge of IFRS and Nigerian tax laws, and advanced Excel skills are essential. FairMoney offers a competitive benefits package including private health insurance, a pension plan, paid time off, work-from-home options, and training and development opportunities.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

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