Accountant

Hometown Fintech Limited is a digital financial (FinTech) services company in Nigeria. We are the owners of the Hometown App and are currently developing a one of a first kind application for the Nigerian market. We provide digital financial services such as loans, savings, investments and digital payment services. We are currently head hunting for a strategic position namely;

Job Position: Accountant

Job Location: Asaba, Delta State

Number of Slots: One (1)

Your Basic Duties, Skills & Responsibilities

• Reconciling financial records, particularly of borrowers and savers
• Reconciling details of loans issued, repaid, outstanding, etc.
• Keep records of transactions carried out on company mobile app for airtime purchase, electricity bills paid, data subscription, bank payments, etc
• Disbursement of petty cash for various approved vouchers
• Creating bills in company accounting software, capturing all financial transaction in accounting software
• Reconciling of petty cash voucher
• Bank reconciliation by matching bank and card transactions
• Drafting of bank letter
• Collecting of bank statement
• Paying of staff salaries at the end of the month
• Issuing of payment voucher
• Regular visitation to the bank to drop letters and give instruction
• Preparation of weekly, monthly and annual financial statements
• Manage and protect the financial information and records of the Company as relevant to their task as there is a broad responsibility to protect the integrity of all financial information of the Company.
• Attend to external auditors. Ensure financial records are balanced as part of preparation for annual external audits to ensure quick turnaround of the audit cycle.
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly management reports for the Company, to be distributed to management and the Board of Directors on a timely basis. The reports measure profitability, liquidity, operational performance, variance analysis amongst other KPIs.
• Constantly review and monitor the accounts of the Company to ensure the basis of accurate reporting is of high quality.
• Comply with state and federal tax filing requirements by studying regulations; adhering to requirements; advising management on required actions; calculating quarterly estimated tax payments; assembling data for monthly and annual tax filings.
• Supervise and provide technical advice to junior team members on finance and accounting matters relating to their tasks.
• Respond to financial inquiries by gathering, analysing, summarizing, and interpreting data.
• Provide financial advice by studying operational issues; applying financial principles and practices; developing recommendations.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Operations or Managing Director.
• Excellent written communication skills
• A desire to grow, learn and teach.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in a similar role or with a reputable firm.
• Be a member of ICAN/ACCA qualified or close to completion, will be an added advantage
• In-depth knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards.
• The individual must be technologically savvy with an above-average working knowledge of computer-based accounting systems and Microsoft Office.

Personal Attributes:

• Must be able to take responsibility
• Highly smart and flexible
• Extremely analytical
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills;
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work as a member of a team.

Interested applicants must be resident in Asaba (Delta State) or be willing to relocate to Asaba upon confirmation of job offer.

How to Apply

• Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: connect@gethometown.app using the "Accountant" as the subject of the email.