Chartered Accountant at Micro Investment Support Services

Micro Investment Support Services (M.I.S.S) offers lease financing for all types of new or used equipment, and even offers lease buyback solutions to help individuals and small businesses with cash flow issues. No lease is too small or too complex. Because we specialize in creative financing, we have positioned ourselves to be able to arrange to finance when conventional lenders can’t.

Job Title: Chartered Accountant

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Finance

Reports to: Ag.GM/Head of Business

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Chartered Accountant to join our finance team.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, and compliance within the leasing company.
• S/he will ensure accuracy in financial transactions, analyze financial data, and provide strategic insights to drive business growth and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting:

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS and relevant accounting standards.
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Manage financial reporting processes, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Conduct financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.

Taxation & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including VAT, corporate tax, and other statutory obligations.
• Liaise with tax authorities and external auditors to facilitate audits and regulatory filings.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in financial laws and tax policies affecting the leasing industry.

Risk & Internal Controls:

• Develop and implement financial controls to safeguard company assets.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks related to leasing operations.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and financial best practices.

Leasing & Financial Analysis:

• Conduct financial analysis on lease transactions and assess the profitability of leasing portfolios.
• Support the evaluation of credit risk and debt financing for lease agreements.
• Work closely with operations department to provide financial insights on lease structuring.

Audit & Financial Strategy:

• Ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Support strategic financial planning and investment decisions.
• Drive financial process improvements and efficiency across the organization.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAN or equivalent certification) is mandatory.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience, preferably in leasing, financial services, or asset management.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax laws, and financial regulations.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, Sage).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Compliance with tax regulations and audit standards.
• Efficiency in budgeting and cost control.
• Effective implementation of financial risk management strategies.
• Contribution to overall financial performance and profitability of leasing operations.

Recruitment timeline 6 weeks:

• Week 1: Job Advertisement (3rd -7th March) 1 week
• Week 1: Screening, Shortlisting & Interview invite (7th March)
• Week 2: Interview (Thursday 13th March) Time 10am MISS Ltd Head office
• Week 2: Offer/Negotiation (Friday 14th March)
• Resumption 14th April (Maximum notice period 4 weeks from interview date.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.