Senior Accountant at FairMoney

Nigeria

Fairmoney

Company Info

Large organization

FairMoney is building the leading mobile bank for emerging markets. We started with a digital microcredit application on Android, and currently roll out additional financial services

200 + Employees

FairMoney is building the leading mobile bank for emerging markets. We started with a digital microcredit application on Android, and currently roll out additional financial services (current account, savings, debit card) while expanding the product to Western Africa and South-East Asia.

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • FairMoney is at the forefront of revolutionizing banking in emerging markets with our credit-led mobile banking platform. Our primary operations began in Nigeria, where we have made significant strides since our inception in 2017, raising nearly €50 million.
  • The Finance department at FairMoney is a key component in this mission to provide banking services to all consumers across emerging markets.
  • Finance drives the reporting, the strategic analysis and the financial operations to make FairMoney’s mission possible. We are currently looking for a senior accountant:

Key Responsibilities
Monthly Management Reporting:

  • Review monthly management report prepared by accountants and sign off.
  • Ensure there are relevant schedules supporting the items on the financial statement.
  •  Investigate and explain variances.

Taxation:

  • Update tax policies as may be required.
  • Ensure PAYE, Pension, WHT and VAT are appropriately deducted and remitted.
  • Manage the current income and deferred tax computation with the support of consultants.
  • Carry out tax planning and arrange transaction to ensure tax burden is optimised.
  • Manage tax audits and desk reviews with the support of consultant.
  • Ensure annual and monthly filings are done on or before due dates.

Finance Operation:

  • Carry out cash planning to ensure that expenses and obligations are met as at when needed.
  • Ensure excess cash are passed to the Treasurer for investment.
  • Update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and accounting policy manuals as may be required.
  • Manage the transaction processing team and ensure transactions are treated timely.

Year End Close/Statutory Audits:

  • Support year end close and annual statutory audit.

Requirements

  • A qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAN).
  •  Have an Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills.
  •  Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in audit or financial service industry.
  • Strong experience in tax practice will be an added advantage.
  • Be an effective team player with a positive attitude.
  • Must be able to work without supervision.

Benefits

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

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click here to apply online

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