Accounting Associate Job at Andela

Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, Rwanda and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accounting Associate

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria

About the Role

• To ensure timely preparation of month-end schedules, complete and accurate recognition of expenses and filing of statutory returns.
• You will report to the Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring timely posting of invoices and processing of payments to suppliers
• Perform Bank postings and Bank reconciliations
• Handle petty cash process in line with approved documentation
• Ensure accuracy in ascertaining and timely payment of all statutory obligations and filing with relevant government authorities
• Handle fixed assets by ensuring monthly updates and assisting in asset verification exercises
• Review transactions for completeness, accuracy, accurate documentation, and approvals before processing
• Preparation of the weekly cash flow plan
• Assist the accounting team in the timely close of the monthly accounts
• Maintain an accurate electronic filing system
• Assist in developing reporting processes, procedures, and internal controls for maintaining the efficient flow of all financial transactions
• Assist during audits for both internal and external
• Perform other duties as and when required by the Accounting Manager

Experience & Qualifications

• +2 years of overall experience in a similar role, audit experience will be an advantage
• Knowledge of any accounting software will be a plus
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office tools
• ICAN/ACCA is an added advantage
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Fast learner and able to work in a team
• Ability to work under tight deadlines

Benefits

• Fully Remote work culture - we hire globally and all of our roles are fully remote!
• Bring your own device stipend - buy your own laptop with funds from Andela
• Quarterly work from home stipends
• Flexible working hours
• Equity (as a part of compensation package)
• Healthcare, 401k / pension (US only)
• Andela Affinity Groups
• Growth & development paths
• Generous Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, Compassionate Leave
• And more to come! We're on a journey to reimagine global benefits at Andela