FairMoney is building the leading mobile bank for emerging markets. We started with a digital microcredit application on Android, and currently roll out additional financial services (current account, savings, debit card) while expanding the product to Western Africa and South-East Asia.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Financial Accountant
Location: Lagos
Contract Type: Full-Time
Job Description
- You will be working as our Financial Accountant in our Finance Division which is now composed of 4 people worldwide.
- You will be based in Lagos, Nigeria (currently our largest market) and working with our finance team based in Paris.
- The Finance department at FairMoney is a key component in this mission to provide banking services to all consumers across emerging markets.
- Finance drives the reporting, the strategic analysis and the financial operations to make FairMoney’s mission possible.
We Are Waiting For You To Work On :
- Monthly postings, accurate calculation of monthly accruals/prepayments, including journal preparation;
- Preparation and review of the monthly Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income (SOCI), the Statement of Financial Position(SOFP) and Statement of Cash Flow;
- Preparing and maintaining intercompany reconciliation including calculation of monthly intercompany transfer/transactions and any resulting FX gain/loss;
- Facilitating the year end process by providing assistance with the preparation of the final account and the consolidated account;
- Providing the necessary support for the statutory annual audit, regulatory audit and tax audits by making relevant schedules and source documents available on time;
- Ensuring that the PAYE, Pension, WHT and VAT are appropriately deducted and remitted;
- Maintain the fixed asset register and ensures that controls put in place to safeguard the company’s asset are complied with
Preferred Experience
- Bachelor’s in accounting or numerate discipline degree with 3 years of experience.
- A qualified accountant (ACCA/ICAN)
- Experience in the financial services sector, especially Fintech (with transaction volumes), would be an advantage
- Good analytical skills, high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
- Have advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
- Have proven experience within an accounting department
- Be an effective team player with a positive attitude
- A track record of constantly looking for ways to do things better
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Internal Auditor
Location: Lagos
Contract Type: Full-Time
Job Description
- Your role will be to improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
- The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and a sound judgement.
We Are Waiting For You To:
- Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, and financial reliability with all applicable directives
- Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans
- Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc
- Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process
- Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement
- Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
- Maintain open communication with management and audit committee
- Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum
- Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
- Generate audit reports and communicate findings/recommendations to the Board Audit Committee
Preferred Experience
- BS degree in Accounting or Finance
- At least 4 years of relevant experience
- Proven working experience as Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor; preferably in the financial services industry. FinTech background is a huge advantage
- Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
- Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
- Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
- High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
- Sound independent judgement
Additional Information:
- Experience: > 10 years
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Recruitment Process
- Phone screening of ~30 minutes with Titi – our HR & Talent Manager in Lagos;
- Technical Test (timed);
- Technical Interview with Tomide, Finance Manager (Lagos)
- Quick Fit Call with Ismael, Finance Manager (Paris)
- Last call with Yaw – Head of Finance.
Leave a Reply Cancel reply