Senior Finance Associate at SafeBoda Nigeria Limited

SafeBoda Nigeria Limited – At the click of a button, SafeBoda provides a safe, more convenient, mobile-first transportation platform for Africa’s booming young population. With the high-frequency use of our transportation service, SafeBoda is providing value to consumers, our drivers, and passengers, with additional financial services, and other on-demand services to keep Africa moving forward. Based in Kampala (Uganda), and Ibadan (Nigeria). We are a venture-funded company that is already having a significant impact on millions in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Finance Associate

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate

Responsibilities

Maintain fixed asset register and ensure the fixed asset register is on month-end closing and reconciled with GL.
Prepare an analysis of accounts and bank reconciliation on a weekly/monthly basis.
Prepare management account and report for business use
Disburses petty cash after approval from the Senior Finance Manager by recording entry, verifying documentation
Receives and processes vendor invoices and internal check requests; maintains open files for purchase orders, packing/receiving slips and matches to invoices
Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents and ensuring the invoices are approved.
Manage drivers’ payments and vendors’ payments.
Maintains accounting controls by adhering to policies and procedures.
Prepare the tax schedule (federal and state) for review and remittance
Execute periodic stock count and present report and observation to finance manager
Provide support to the in-country Finance Manager regarding monthly accounting processes including the processing of entries in the ERP system
Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions recorded
Provide administrative assistance to the other departments as required or requested.

Requirements

Minimum of B.Sc in Finance, Accounting or any related discipline.
At least two years of relevant accounting and financial analyst experience
Experienced in the use of accounting software (input).
Fluency in the English language for both verbal and written communication.
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports and statements, and projections.
Keen attention to detail and comprehensive problem-solving and analytical skills.
Advanced computer skills, particularly knowledge of Excel and G-suite is a requirement.
Updated knowledge of and understanding of regulatory requirements and practices for financial reporting (especially IFRS) is an added advantage.

Benefits