Accounts Officer Job at Trustcrow

Trustcrow is a Lagos-based fintech company that specializes in a B-to-B digital escrow platform. The company escrows funds between transacting parties until agreed goods, services, or assets are delivered. This safeguards buyers from sell-side performance default and safeguards sellers from buy-side payment default.

The platform eliminates the purchasers exposure to making advance payments prior to the receipt of goods/services and eliminates the sellers exposure to delivering goods/services before payment. By using a trusted intermediary, users benefit from increased transparency, protection, and efficiency. Trustcrow is a USA-registered company with operations in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accounts Officer

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for an energetic and experienced Accounts Officer to manage and maintain the company’s accounting records, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and other financial data.
• Reconcile bank statements, and other financial accounts regularly.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements to provide insights and recommendations to Management. 

Responsibilities

• Review all finance & accounting transactions and ensure processes/procedures follow best practice and are consistent across all transactions 
• Comply with regulatory and statutory requirements; monitors the company’s financial books/position and signs off on any adjustments to ensure effective controls
• Create and process invoices
• Cross-check invoices with payments and expenses to ensure accuracy
• Manage the company’s accounts payable and receivable
• Track the company’s expenses
• Process refunds
• Perform internal audits on financial activities as necessary
• Process the tax clearance and VAT etc. certificates for the company and all its employees.
• Liaise with clients with regard to invoices, VAT, WHT, etc.
• Generate financial reports for review regulatory authorities
• Plan and prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Review and report monthly management accounts, cash control, and annual statutory accounts
• Compute and remit PAYE, VAT and pensions contributions on behalf of the company.
• Provide regular reports on financial and accounting performance, including key metrics, insights, and recommendations for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Perform any other duties which may be assigned.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• A good Degree
• 5 years of cognate work within a reputable and structured business environment
• The ability to explain complex information clearly and simply
• Must be ICAN qualified (chartered Accountant)
• Timely management of account payables and receivables
• Excellent organization, written and verbal communication skills
• Promotes positive behaviour through own actions and attitude
• Good customer service, self-motivation
• Ability to meet deadlines, pay attention to detail and maintain accuracy
• Ability to work flexibly and proactively by demonstrating initiative
• Sound knowledge of applicable accounting practices
• Sound analytical thinking
• Financial analysis & interpretation
• Assets and liabilities management skills
• Business performance monitoring skills
• Good communication (oral & written) skills
• Advanced IT knowledge (Sage, etc.)
• Leadership/supervisory
• Management accounting skills
• Extensive experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suit including PowerPoint and advanced excel.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@gotrustcrow.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

Recruitment Process

• In-person or virtual interviews with the team + Skill Assessment.
• Case Assessment
• Interview with the CEO.