Admin and Accounting Assistant Job Vacancy at InvoizPAID Nigeria
Seedstars - Our client, InvoizPAID Nigeria is a high growth portfolio company of Seedstars, focusing on SME lending in all areas. Our vision is to become the leading champion in SME lending for the common man in Nigeria while developing revolutionary fin-tech products that will change the whole conservative lending industry. Being a part of this ambitious project is what drives us every day and makes us achieve the best results for our clients and reach our ambitious goals.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Admin and Accounting Assistant
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Level: Mid level
About the Job
- The accounting assistant will keep financial records, prepare reports, and update financial information.
- The accountant assistant must be familiar with accounting procedures and should have experience with accounting software programs (like Xero).
- The ideal candidate will be able to process business transactions, handle accounts payable and receivable, expense reports, receipts, and other financial matters.
- Proven accounting experience required.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting the Accounting Manager with audits, forecasts, and other fiscal planning.
- Assist in the day-to-day operations of the company including cash management/treasury, and internal/external financial & compliance reporting
- Processing billing adjustments and refunds
- Handling bookkeeping, including daily bank reconciliation
- Maintaining Loan ledgers and other general ledgers on Xero
- Interfacing with the company’s banking and business partners.
- Prepare financial reports in accordance with local and regulatory accounting principles and ensure compliance with the accounting Policies (IFRS)
- Support periodic reporting to stakeholders
- Fact-checking invoices for payment and processing
Your Profile
- 1-2 years of proven accounting/bookkeeping experience
- Able to analyze financial records and transfer information
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Able to handle high volumes of daily data/information
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field preferred
- Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software(Xero), Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Accurate and precise attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills; able to prioritize
- Assists team members when needed to accomplish team goals
- Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports
Who We are Looking For:
- We’re focused on culture first. We want someone with a soul. Someone who does the right thing. Someone without ego. We’re looking for someone we want to hang out with, laugh with and work with. Social skills are a must.
- We bet on raw talent over tenure. The baseline: candidates need to have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. That said, what we want most is someone that’s hungry. That’s more important to us than years of experience.
- Experience growing and managing employees at an early stage company would be helpful, but not required.
Why our employees say they love working with us
- We were awarded as one of the most democratic workplaces in the world due to our freedom-centred practices (read here: seedsta.rs/worldblu)
- You work in an entrepreneurial culture where you’re surrounded by a young and diverse team
- We strive by giving autonomy and flexibility to our teams. We have a flat hierarchy and a strong belief that responsible people should have the freedom to do their work when and how they want
- We are on a mission to impact people’s lives in emerging markets
- You get many growth opportunities and responsibilities early on. It’s one of the perks of a fast-growing international company
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note: We are an equal opportunity employer and since we have more than 40 nationalities represented in our company, we truly value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status