Financial Controller at Black Pen Recruitment

Black Pen Recruitment - Our client, a Fintech/Startup company, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Industry: Financial Services
Job Type: Full-Time - Remote

Job Description

They have not only partnered with regular people but they have also partnered with some of the biggest telecommunications and banks throughout Africa.
As Financial Controller, you will work closely with our client’s finance department in Ghana and will be the first point of contact for Finance in Ghana and the country management team in Ghana.
Are you an experienced Financial Controller? Are you a qualified account with hands on experience managing cash? Are you looking for a remote job? Do you want to be a part of an up and coming startup?
Then we have the opportunity for you!
Our client, a Seychelles based remote company, is looking to hire a Financial Controller.
They designed a fast, cheap and fun way to make transactions in Africa. From currency exchange to business accounts, their app is utilised by people across all walks of life in Africa.
Our client offers shares as part of their benefits package. They want all employees to enjoy the success of their organisation.

Responsibilities

Liaise with all external local Auditors, Tax Preparers, Payroll, and other outside suppliers to ensure timely submission and completion of all tax and statutory filings, VAT, payroll, etc
Manage local bank relationships
Proactively manage all local cash and cash requirements, including accounts receivable and accounts payable
Manage entire Ghana general ledger, including monthly journal entries and close, through to trial balance and management accounts
Perform all monthly reconciliations as required, including bank, VAT, and balance sheet reconciliations
Design and implement robust processes and controls throughout the Ghana business
Maintain the Fixed Asset Register
Assist in the Corporate reporting and financial planning and performance analysis when needed
Provide financial and analytical support to the Country General Manager and management team, including the oversight and reporting on key operational and sales key performance indicators

Requirements
The ideal candidate is someone who has:

University educated with a related Business or Finance degree and Qualified Accountant, preferably at least 5-7 years post qualified experience
Knowledge and experience with managing a general ledger and monthly close and reviewing and/or preparing VAT, payroll, and statutory filings
A flexible approach and a can-do attitude given that this role will need to support finance activities across the wider group during busy periods
Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on capacity
Detailed knowledge and experience with local accounting and compliance requirements
Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly numerate and organized
Strong Microsoft Excel and IT skills
Experience with managing cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
Proven ability to cope in a busy and demanding work environment and consistently meet strict deadlines
Experience working in a finance and administration role, multinational corporate experience preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills are essential, given that this role requires significant overseas liaison with teams across Africa, the US and the UK