Finance Analyst Job at Appzone Limited

Appzone Limited is Africa's leading provider of Integrated Banking and Payment software platforms and incidentally creator of BankOne; the world's leading cloud infrastructure for Banking and Payment processing targeted at Small and Medium financial Institutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Finance Analyst

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the job 


  • We are looking to hire a proficient and innovative Finance Analyst who will serve as a member of our finance team and support the company's financial decision-making and ensure it's financial health.

What you’ll do 

  • Compile and analyze financial data and generate detailed financial reports & statements
  • Ensure data accuracy, assist in identifying financial trends & variances and participate in the preparation of budgetary plans
  • Stay updated on relevant financial regulations and assist in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Assist in routine treasury tasks, execute cash ?ow forecasting and participate in treasury training sessions.
  • Support daily liquidity management and collaborate on banking relationships.
  • Support the implementation of governance policies, contribute to internal and external audit processes and provide documentation for compliance reporting.
  • Contribute to the identification and assessment of financial risks, assist in developing risk mitigation strategies and participate in monitoring risk exposure.
  • Gain proficiency in financial software and tools, assist in the implementation and maintenance of financial systems and contribute to the integration of technology for financial efficiency.
  • Assist in routine tax operations, execute basic tax compliance checks and Support the preparation of tax documentation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other related fields. 
  • 2 years of work experience in a similar role, preferably in a financial services or fin-tech company.
  • ACA or ACCA is an added advantage.
  • Good reporting skills and standards.   
  • High level of intelligence with the ability to learn with ease and speed.   
  • Ability to motivate, counsel, and constructively deal with people at all levels.  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages is highly essential and recommended.  
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  
  • Proficiency in both spoken and written English, problem solving, analytical thinking, and communication.  
  • Self-confidence and authenticity while having high personal ambitions and strong work ethic.