Senior Accountant Job at SureGifts

SureGifts provides convenient voucher solutions to individuals and corporates. We are on a mission to lead digital value transfers via vouchers across Africa and beyond. We are a team of smart, multitalented people, looking to do the extraordinary, from the most unlikely part of the world. We have worked hard to get to where we are and we are always looking for smart people willing to get their hands dirty and build with us.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Senior Accountant

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description 

• We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support our finance department.
• She/He will be responsible for the day-to-day finance administration and accounting transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate analysis and business information for the company to meet the changing needs of the business.
• Provide and manage financial analysis and monthly reporting.
• Responsible for forecasting and budgeting process for the business.
• Supports the finance department in the monitoring of available cash vis-a-vis daily payments to ensure adequate cash flow.
• Liaises with relevant tax authorities, displaying a basic understanding of the tax requirements and compliance.
• Provides support on the company's financial expenditure, including running costs, staff expenses, admin costs, VAT & CIT, levies, and taxation.
• Generates invoices to Clients promptly and ensures timely payments of all operating invoices;
• Manage resources to ensure that accounts, reconciliations, budgets and forecasts accurately reflect the business and are delivered on time.
• Ensure appropriate account processes and controls are in place.
• Manage Cash Flow to ensure targets are met and the Credit Control function operates effectively.
• Provides support on all fiscal reporting activities for the company.
• Provides administrative support on the company's finance IT system and Invoicing system;
• Provides support on Gift Voucher generation and reporting;
• Liaises with Banks and Clients on behalf of the company;
• Responsible for Administrative tasks for the company

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Banking & Finance or related Degree
• 7+ years of experience in Finance Management;
• 3+ years experience in a similar role;
• ICAN/ACCA/ACA/CPA Certification
• MBA or MSc (Added Advantage)
• In-depth knowledge of the local tax systems, IFRS, GAAP;
• Strong understanding of ERP systems for financial planning;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Excellent writing and reporting skills;
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Hands-on and able to roll up sleeves;
• Strong analytical skills
• Detail oriented and self-organized;
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality on business-related matters.
• Experience in the Fintech Industry is an added advantage;
• Financial Modelling skills are an added advantage