Latest Vacancies at Capricorn Digital Limited

Capricorn Digital Limited (CDL) is a digital solutions and distribution company that supports the growth of agents, merchants, entrepreneurs and/or small and medium sized businesses, while at the same time empowering them economically and financially, through the efficient and effective distribution of digital products and services across Nigeria. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Finance Officer Location: Lagos Job Description

• The Finance Officer will be responsible for proper file management, easy tracing of voucher; and ensure compliance with all accounting standards, policies and procedures, and Company regulations.
• Assisting in the preparation of budgets and managing records and receipts.
• The finance officer will be responsible for ensuring that cash and bank books are maintained in an efficient way to ensure timely production of monthly accounts and returns

• Account reconciliation and analysis: Prepaid Expenses, Deposits, Accrued Expenses, Investments, Capital Leases, Members Equity, Inter-company balances
• Journal Entries including maintenance of recurring journal entries and allocations
• Coordinate the monthly book close
• Draw up long term and short term Investment/financial plans for the business
• Responsible for preparation of monthly Financial Outlook forecast
• Preparation of operational data/analyses
• Assist in planning and execution of annual financial audit
• Assist in the compilation of information for the Company’s annual tax returns
• Develop and implement policies and procedures with emphasis on internal controls

• Skilled in basic typing and data entry.
• Efficient use of accounting templates
• Attention to detail and accurate
• Working knowledge of any accounting application
• Time management skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with a problem-solving attitude.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills

• First Degree in Finance/Accounting
• 2-3 years of relevant experience
• ICAN/ACCA would be an advantage
• Cognate work experience preferably in an accounting firm, financial technology
• Good knowledge and hands on practical experience and use of accounting packages and systems.

• This role is responsible for conducting and reporting on scheduled audits, key control testing, investigations and departmental projects
• Performing the full audit cycle including risk and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
• Coordinate with External Auditors, ensuring efficient implementation of the overall statutory financial audit plans.

• Report to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors regarding internal control matters, results of audit reviews, the progression of audit plan and any other matters of discussion.
• Supports the Head, Internal Audit in design and implementation of an effective internal audit plan to review businesses activities around the operations of the Company and ensures timely reporting for management decision making.
• Evaluate the adequacy of the company’s internal control framework in addressing risks and accomplishing the company’s goals and objectives
• Investigation of all frauds and other required cases and reporting on all to the appropriate quarters
• Evaluate audit management report for implementation and ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
• Carrying out monthly audit review of financial statements prepared by accounts
• Partaking in periodic stock taking exercise at all company location
• Perform all assigned audit assignment at financial, operational and administrative processes and systems.
• Assists in and contributes to the development and planning of the Annual Risk Assessment by identifying, assessing, and recommending solutions to key business risks.
• Evaluate comprehensive business processes and transactions to analyze productiveness of controls and risk alleviation.
• Review Internal Control systems within the company, suitable recommendations for Audit findings and drafting of Audit report.

• Knowledge of audit techniques and methods required
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles
• Data mining and analytics
• Testing and Analysis Skills
• A keen interest in the financial system.
• Ability to work to deadlines, under pressure.
• Sound strategic thinking, with risk and control consciousness
• Communication & Presentation, Good report writing skills and Negotiation
• Comprehensive, clear, and constructive audit and fraud reports
• Displays awareness of the need for confidentially in sensitive matters

• First degree or its equivalent in a numerate discipline (Accounting, Economics, Finance, etc), MBA or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting is an added advantage
• Professional accounting certification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CISA or other relevant higher business degree as an added advantage
• Minimum five (5) internal audit experience in a reputable organization, with at least three (3) years at managing the strategic direction of a business risk unit.
• Knowledge of internal audit methodologies, corporate governance procedures and accounting standards.
• Good knowledge and hands on practical experience and use of accounting packages and systems.