Lendigo Accountant Jobs in Nigeria

Lendigo Accountant Jobs in Nigeria

Lendigo is a high-growth financial technology company, focusing on SME lending in all areas.

Our vision is to become the leading champion in SME lending for the common man in Nigeria while developing revolutionary fin-tech products that will change the whole conservative lending industry.

Being a part of this ambitious project is what drives us every day and makes us achieve the best results for our clients and reach our ambitious goals.

Location: Ilupeju, Lagos

Job type: Full-time

Career level: Mid Level

About the Job

If Fintech sounds interesting to you and if autonomy, a steep learning curve, and responsibility from day one are what you desire, then you might be the right fit for us!

We are seeking to hire a Data-Driven Accountant to join its team in Lagos, reporting directly to the country's senior accountant.

You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations involving all accounting transactions, bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, expenses, bank payments, local taxes, capital importation, allocation of idle funds, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate must be familiar with accounting procedures and should have experience with accounting software programs (like Xero).

Who We Are Looking For:

We’re focused on culture first. We want someone with a soul.

Someone who does the right thing. Someone without ego.

We’re looking for someone we want to hang out with, laugh with, and work with. Social skills are a must.

We bet on raw talent over tenure.

The baseline: candidates need to have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

That said, what we want most is someone that’s hungry.

That’s more important to us than years of experience.

Experience in growing and managing employees at an early-stage company would be helpful, but not required.

Ideal candidates will be extremely flexible with scheduling, working weekends and occasionally on holidays.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare end-of-month reports

Prepare audits, forecasts, and other fiscal planning.

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the company including daily account reconciliation, cash/treasury management, and internal/external financial & compliance reporting

Prepare financial reports in accordance with local and regulatory accounting principles and ensure compliance with the accounting Policies (IFRS)

Support periodic reporting to stakeholders

Fact-checking invoices for payment and processing

Processing billing adjustments and refunds

Handling bookkeeping, including daily bank reconciliation

Maintaining loan ledgers and other general ledgers on Xero

Interfacing with the company’s banking and business partners

Responsibilities

Manage all accounting transactions that come through the business

Process the bank statements and perform bank reconciliations

Monthly filing of statutory (PAYE,

VAT, WHT, etc.)

Processing of invoices and liaising with other departments regarding payables.

Interfacing with the company’s banking and business partners

Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct account allocations

Maintaining Loan ledgers and other general ledgers on Xero

Prepare a monthly Profit and Loss Statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement in accordance with local and regulatory accounting principles and ensure compliance with the accounting Policies (IFRS)

Audit financial transactions and documents

Handling any other financial function delegated by Superior or management staff.

Job Requirements

First Degree in Accounting or Finance-related discipline.

Minimum of 2 years experience post-NYSC
Professional student of Accounting (ICAN, ACCA, etc.) would be added advantage

Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Exposure to finance or bank-related functions would be an added advantage.

Versatile in using ERP such as Xero, NAV Dynamic, Sage, etc

You exhibit strong analytical and IT skills, as well as Excel and spreadsheet expertise.

Basic SQL knowledge is required for this position.

A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. “kiskil” is the password for the vision document above

Excellent time management skills; able to prioritize

Proactive, with an innate drive to explore different options for reaching results, autonomously.

Benefits and Perks

Be part of an international team

Modern and cool office, Silicon Valley style 8-)

A high degree of autonomy, flat hierarchy, open communication and get shit done attitude
Pension, life, and health insurance schemes

Flexible working hours

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see: Lendigo Accountant Jobs in Nigeria

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