Financial Accountant

Job Purpose

• We require an excellent candidate who is result-driven, prioritizes integrity and possesses strong leadership potential.
• The financial accountant will be working with large data, perform multiple tasks and submit reports  regularly to his/her supervisor.
• It is expected that the financial accountant would have a firm understanding of accounting, financial practices and regulations and exhibit high-level proficiency in using computers and applications as well as possess excellent communication skills.
• This position has the potential for further career development and interesting and satisfying professional challenges and benefits
  

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• At least 4 years of accounting and financial experience preferably within a Fintech, Bank or Financial Services firm 
• Should be ACCA/ ICAN certified. 
• Knowledge of ERP systems 
• MBA/MSC /Masters would be an added advantage.

Job Skills:

• Strong analytical skills
• Must possess technical depth
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have a growth mindset
• Must be detail-oriented with an eye for the big-picture.
• Strong leadership experience and skills
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.

Job Purpose

• We require an excellent candidate who is result-driven, prioritizes integrity and possesses strong leadership potential.
• The financial accountant will be working with large data, perform multiple tasks and submit reports  regularly to his/her supervisor.
• It is expected that the financial accountant would have a firm understanding of accounting, financial practices and regulations and exhibit high-level proficiency in using computers and applications as well as possess excellent communication skills.
• This position has the potential for further career development and interesting and satisfying professional challenges and benefits
  

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• At least 4 years of accounting and financial experience preferably within a Fintech, Bank or Financial Services firm 
• Should be ACCA/ ICAN certified. 
• Knowledge of ERP systems 
• MBA/MSC /Masters would be an added advantage.

Job Skills:

• Strong analytical skills
• Must possess technical depth
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have a growth mindset
• Must be detail-oriented with an eye for the big-picture.
• Strong leadership experience and skills
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage all general ledgers in the reporting framework of the business.
• Properly monitor accounts payables and receivables and prepare comprehensive analysis on this. 
• Ensure that all invoices and transactions are entered in a prompt and accurate manner. 
• Review and reconcile financial statements on a monthly basis and ensure that records are complete,  accurate and up-to-date. 
• Provide accounting support to other departments as needed and prepare operating and personnel budgets for operations approval. 
• Perform detailed financial analysis and provides sound interpretations of ratios. 
• Performs bank accounts reconciliations and ledger reconciliations to ensure the integrity of non-system  generated numbers 
• Maintain the fixed asset register. 
• Ensure prompt remittance of all taxes and levies and liaise with government agencies and consultants to  ensure compliance with applicable regulations including reporting requirements, proper record-keeping and support the establishment of internal controls. 
• Ensure proper documentation control for all transactions.