Accounting Manager Job at Traction Apps

Traction Apps is a technology company focused on technology solutions for SMEs relating to merchant management and payments. Traction Apps is a division of Traction Venture Partners Limited, a venture building platform seeking to build and enable a B2B ecosystem in emerging markets

Traction is a mission-driven, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment, led by ex McKinsey consultants. The company presents a rich opportunity for our team members to drive meaningful growth and address real problems

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accounting Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Work Type: Full Time

Role Overview


  • We are looking for driven passionate problem solvers and self-starters to join our team. In this role,
  • You will be responsible for tracking, monitoring and evaluating day-to-day accounting tasks and activities. These tasks are essential to ensure the company's performance and success; you will supervise, monitor and evaluate all day-to-day accounting activities.
  • In addition, you will be establishing financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying and reporting financial information.

Job Responsibilities
What you’ll do:

  • Plan, implement and oversee overall accounting strategy
  • Oversee accounting daily operations
  • Work with the Fraud team to review financial statements to pinpoint possible fraud and errors
  • Take responsibility for accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll and utilities, budgeting, cash forecasting, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, capital assets reconciliations, trust account statement reconciliations, fixed asset activity, debt activity etc.
  • Monitor and analyze accounting data while setting up and monitoring accounting KPIs
  • Perform and oversee annual audits
  • Calculate and file corporate tax returns for the company to the nation’s revenue authorities

Job Requirements
What you’ll need (Requirements):

  • Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree or HND in a related field
  • 7 years+ experience and results working in the PTSP/Fintech ecosystem
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Projection and forecasting skills
  • Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams
  • Perceptive and a fast learner: you’re able to quickly understand the technology that powers Traction Apps, and able to help customers achieve their goals, even if they’re unable to articulate those goals
  • A positive, polite, confident, sincere, and friendly disposition
  • The ability to solve problems and to think quickly on your feet
  • Flexibility – we’re growing and evolving, and you’ll need to come along for the ride

Why Traction

  • Join a high-potential organization. This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly scaling business where we expect you to approach things differently, and solve problems for business owners
  • Meaningful Rewards: Competitive Base Pay, Flexible Leave Plan, Health Insurance
  •  Captain your career path. Live, work, and breathe in an environment with limitless opportunities for growth, both professionally and personally. A personal learning budget used to invest in your growth
  • The Best Team. Working with a motivated and talented team plus regular team bonding events
  • Top-notch private health insurance
  • Online therapy and wellbeing benefit
  • Learning budget

Our values:

  • Ownership: At Traction, we take the initiative to achieve favourable results
  • Invent & Innovate: We are constantly developing and designing solutions
  • Growth Centered ( self and customers): You keep pursuing growth and learning
  • Team Spirit (collaborative): We are a team that works together to achieve a common goal
  • High Ethical Standard: Respect, trust, honesty, and moral character are values that we uphold
  • Customer Driven: We see everything we do at Traction on how it will impact our customers
  • Above & Beyond: We don't just do what's expected of us; We go the extra mile

Note: Traction Apps is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not and will not discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by applicable law