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: coinboxlimitedhr@gmail.com with “Accountant” as the subject of the mail.

Note: Candidates should be staying in or around the Island

Application Deadline  7th April, 2023.


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