Senior Accountant Job At Andela

Andela extends engineering teams with world-class software developers. We recruit the most talented developers on the African continent, shape them into technical leaders, and place them as full-time distributed team members with companies that range from Microsoft and IBM to dozens of high-growth startups. Backed by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, GV (Google Ventures) and Spark Capital, Andela is building the next generation of global technology leaders. Passion, excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and rejecting the status quo are just a few of the things that Andela team members have in common.

We have a vision to train 100,000 world-class developers in the next 10 years – and we want you to help make it happen.

To ensure timely preparation of monthly accounts, timely, complete and accurate recognition of expenses, timely payment of suppliers, statutory deductions and filing of statutory returns. You will report to the finance manager

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the accounts payable function by ensuring timely posting of invoices and payment of suppliers
Manage the accounts receivable process including billing and debt collection.
Manage the treasury function by updating the weekly bank positions and payment plans and ensuring the bank accounts are adequately funded.
Preparing monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts.
Posting all transactions to the general ledger including petty cash, bills, payments and month end journals.
Assist in the month end close process by preparing schedules and reconciliations of all general ledger accounts.
Perform monthly reconciliations of intercompany transactions
Assist in payroll preparation
Assist during audits both internal and external
Perform other duties as and when required by management.

BACKGROUND
Education
University degree plus ICAN/ACCA qualification

Experience
5-7 years’ experience in a similar role
Sound knowledge of Nigerian tax law

QUALIFICATIONS
Proficiency in ERP software
Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office tools
Ability to communicate clearly
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to meet strict deadlines
Ready to embrace start up pace with a good sense of humour
Passion to help transform the world

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