Finance Associate Job at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB)

CcHUB is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space being designed to be a multi-functional, multi-purpose space where work to catalyze creative social tech ventures take place. The HUB is a place for technologists, social entrepreneurs, government, tech companies, impact investors and hackers in and around Lagos to co-create new solutions to the many social problems in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Finance Associate

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The Finance Associate will be responsible for preparing accounts, budgeting, managing financial information and ensuring all records are up to date and accurate.
• The selected candidate will be responsible for reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns. He/she will provide us with accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity and cash flows of our business while ensuring we’re compliant with all tax regulations.

Finance:

• Play a part in maintaining relationships with banks, suppliers, consultants and internal customers;
•  Assisting in generating monthly, quarterly and annual financial management reports;
• Assist the Finance department in ensuring that timely and accurate payments are made.
• Assist in cash and asset management.

Accounting:

• To ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function;
• Ensure maintenance of internal controls and financial procedures, laid out by management;
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting; assist in the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements or as otherwise required;
• Record accounts payable and accounts receivable and reconcile payable and accounts receivable accounts;
• Ensure completeness of supporting documents in all respect before payments are processed.
• Prepare for approval of payment vouchers, staff advances and petty cash;
• Maintain and update the asset register periodically;
• Assist in ensuring legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.
• Stamping ‘Paid’ of all the invoices and related documents before filing.

Qualifications

• B.Sc qualification in Finance or Accounting
• ACA/ ACCA or part qualified
• Work experience as a Finance Assistant, Finance Officer or similar role
• Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
• Knowledge and experience in using Accounting Software (E.g. Quick Books, Sage Pastel e.t.c);
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in Microsoft Excel;
• Knowledge of Internal or External Audit or Organization Evaluations;
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skill.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Healthcare Coverage
• A highly collaborative team environment that will support your professional and personal growth 
• Work alongside great talent
• A culture of learning and innovation
• Opportunities for career growth and training
• Interaction with industry leaders and forward-thinking people
• A chance to make a social difference.
• Overall fun company.