Accountant in a Microfinance Bank

Coinbox Limited - Our client, a Microfinance Bank based in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our client needs an accountant, either Male or Female living on the Island who has Microfinance mode of accounting techniques.

Objectives of this Role

• Forecast industry trends, anticipating movements in the market, the interests of consumers, and the efficiency of the business itself, and advise leadership accordingly
• Execute accurate reporting, enabling the department to analyze options and make financial recommendations that align with company objectives
• Periodically document all accounting control procedures, identifying system issues and making suggestions for improvements
• Responsibilities
• Process all necessary reports and detailed support both periodically and on-demand, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, revenue forecasts, budgets, and cash-flow statements
• Handle account reconciliations, verify payment documentation, reference outstanding bills, update debt balance, and conduct disbursement
• Review and reconcile the general ledger, identifying and thoroughly investigating any discrepancies and taking the proper actions to resolve them
• Conduct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to verify all entries have been created and posted, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and cohesiveness of information
• Ensure the integrity of accounting information and reconcile any financial discrepancies by performing or directing forensic research of accounting issues for compliance, and establishing quality control for transactions and reporting
• Perform financial analysis on key financial data and make appropriate recommendations to Management.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Business Accounting, or Finance
• Knowledge and use of microfinance banking software like BankOne.
• Strong command of details and deadlines
• Working knowledge of accounting software platforms
• Expert or above average proficiency in MS Excel application.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Microfinance Mode of accounting techniques
• Skillful in account / bookkeeping.
• Personal integrity; ability to keep customer and company confidence
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures

Salary
N150,000 monthly.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] with “Accountant” as the subject of the mail.

Note: Candidates should be staying in or around the Island

Application Deadline  7th April, 2023.