Accountant at Bytefin Nigeria Limited

⏲ Jun 28, 2021, 4:43 PM
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Bytefin is an finance tech company and has been granted a loan business license by the Lagos government. Bytefin's main business is to provide personal credit loan services to Nigerian citizens.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function

The main function of the Accountant is to assist management in fulfilling the roles and responsibilities of supervising the general accounting and financial reporting functions for management and the company.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain financial database and records.
Solve Accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end closing processes and reconciliation is carried out.
Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
Develop and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures.
Controlling the income and expenditure of clients and/or your company.
Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
Prepare financial management reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends e.g. – Assets Register, Profit, and Loss Statement, Account Receivables, Account Payables, Balance Sheet, Administering company payrolls.
Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
Administering company payrolls.
Prepare Statutory Returns for remittance to appropriate legislations e.g. PAYE Tax, Withholding Tax, Pensions, Insurance, etc.
Continuous management and support of budget and forecast services.
Prepare for financial audit and coordinate the audit process.

Job Requirements

The Accountant will possess knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and theories; financial statements and reports; accounting ledgers and journals; and computer technology related to accounting systems.
He/She should also be able to prepare basic financial statements and reports; review and analyze financial information, and maintain routine accounting data in appropriate ledgers and journals.
A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the Sciences, Social Sciences, Management, or who possesses a Master’s degree in a relevant field will be considered).
Membership or certification by ACCA, ICAN, or any other relevant professional bodies is an added advantage.
Experience: Two (2) – four (4) years relevant post-qualification experience (which may include National Youth Service) in a reputable multinational, consulting, or professional organization.

Additional Requirements: