Accountant
Description
FairMoney is a credit-led mobile bank for emerging markets. The company was launched in 2017, operates in Nigeria & India, and raised close to €50m from global investors like Tiger Global, DST & Flourish Ventures. The company has offices in France, Nigeria, Germany, Latvia, the UK, Türkiye, and India.
Watch the way FairMoney is building Africa's money story here
About the Role:
The Finance department at FairMoney is a key component in our 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 an accountant who will carry out the listed:
Roles and Responsibilities:
Carrying out monthly postings, and accurate calculation of monthly accruals/prepayments, including journal preparation.
Preparation and review of the monthly Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income (SOCI), the Statement of Financial Position (SOFP) and the Statement of Cash Flow.
Preparing and maintaining intercompany reconciliation including calculating monthly intercompany transfers/transactions and any resulting FX gain/loss.
Facilitating the year-end process by providing assistance with the preparation of the final account and the consolidated account.
Providing the necessary support for the statutory annual audit, regulatory audit and tax audits by making relevant schedules and source documents available on time.
Ensuring that the PAYE, Pension, WHT and VAT are appropriately deducted and remitted.
Maintain the fixed asset register and ensures that controls put in place to safeguard the company’s asset are complied with.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or numerate discipline
A qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAN) or at the professional stage of the qualifying exams.
A minimum of 4 years experience in a financial institution, preferably Fintech (i.e. large base of transactions), would be an advantage.
Good analytical skills, high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Possesses Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills.
Can show proven experience within an accounting department.
Be an effective team player with a positive attitude.
A track record of constantly looking for ways to do things better.
Be smart and agile.
Should be based in Lagos.
Benefits
Training & Development
Work From Home
Paid Time Off
Pension Plan
Private Health Insurance
Recruitment Process
A screening interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team for 30 minutes.
Technical Interview with the Hiring Manager for 45-60 minutes.
Final stage interview with Head of Controlling and Reporting/Chief Financial Officer.
FairMoney is a credit-led mobile bank for emerging markets. The company was launched in 2017, operates in Nigeria & India, and raised close to €50m from global investors like Tiger Global, DST & Flourish Ventures. The company has offices in France, Nigeria, Germany, Latvia, the UK, Türkiye, and India.
Watch the way FairMoney is building Africa's money story here
About the Role:
The Finance department at FairMoney is a key component in our 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 an accountant who will carry out the listed:
Roles and Responsibilities:
Carrying out monthly postings, and accurate calculation of monthly accruals/prepayments, including journal preparation.
Preparation and review of the monthly Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income (SOCI), the Statement of Financial Position (SOFP) and the Statement of Cash Flow.
Preparing and maintaining intercompany reconciliation including calculating monthly intercompany transfers/transactions and any resulting FX gain/loss.
Facilitating the year-end process by providing assistance with the preparation of the final account and the consolidated account.
Providing the necessary support for the statutory annual audit, regulatory audit and tax audits by making relevant schedules and source documents available on time.
Ensuring that the PAYE, Pension, WHT and VAT are appropriately deducted and remitted.
Maintain the fixed asset register and ensures that controls put in place to safeguard the company’s asset are complied with.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or numerate discipline
A qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAN) or at the professional stage of the qualifying exams.
A minimum of 4 years experience in a financial institution, preferably Fintech (i.e. large base of transactions), would be an advantage.
Good analytical skills, high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Possesses Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills.
Can show proven experience within an accounting department.
Be an effective team player with a positive attitude.
A track record of constantly looking for ways to do things better.
Be smart and agile.
Should be based in Lagos.
Benefits
Training & Development
Work From Home
Paid Time Off
Pension Plan
Private Health Insurance
Recruitment Process
A screening interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team for 30 minutes.
Technical Interview with the Hiring Manager for 45-60 minutes.
Final stage interview with Head of Controlling and Reporting/Chief Financial Officer.
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