Accountant (Lagos) at MANO Africa

MANO Africa is Africa's first Integrated Grocery E-shop with your local flair. We are the next generation of eCommerce, pioneering ultrafast grocery delivery in Africa by combining sophisticated technology with quick commerce, and with a promise to deliver our customers' orders within 30 minutes. We boast of a sophisticated and strong network of riders as they are the lifeline of our business and they make it possible to deliver groceries to our customers ultrafast and efficiently.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Department: Operations
Job type: Full time

Description

We are looking for an experienced Accountant who will be responsible for the month end closing activities for multiple accounts, preparation of weekly/monthly/quarterly/annually reconciliations, and balance sheet analysis.
This position will lead all aspects of financial accounting, reporting systems, procedures and policies.
On the audit front, he/she will manage the response to internal and external audit requirements and will also ensure compliance with local requirements.
The successful candidate will have a strong desire to innovate processes and exceed expectations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare weekly cash reconciliation for operations petty cash accounts.
Prepare a monthly bank reconciliation sheet of our bank accounts
Update filing systems for various types of invoices and reimbursement forms
Post cash payments on system after checking the invoices.
Sends e-mails for suppliers, requesting statements or checking some balances and credit notes.
Work with cross-functional teams across the company to ensure proper support for the unit
Perform the month-end financial accounting close within tight deadline
Maintain general ledger accounts, preparing journal entries and reconciling month-end balances for revenue and COGS accounts
Develop, implement and improve accounting processes and procedures
Ensure compliance with appropriate regulatory bodies and internal controls over financial reporting
Post invoices on SAP system ensuring that the amounts are posted correctly
Post bank transfers received.

Requirements

Accounting Degree or related field with 7+ or more years of experience.
Experience in month end closing of books of accounts / working on various sub-ledgers / accounting knowledge / balance sheet reconciliation & reporting activities
Basic taxes and local regulations understanding.
Knowledgeable in Excel
Experience working on operational excellence and process improvement & simplification
Flexible, proactive, and self-motivated
ACCA / ICAN certification is strongly preferred
Advanced English level
Strong knowledge and experience with SAP