PiggyTech Global Limited (PiggyVest), a financial service company, is hiring an Accounting Associate in Lagos, NG

About the Accounting Associate position

• As an Accounting Associate, you will be responsible for all tactical and operational duties of the accounting function.
• This includes the preparation of accounting schedules, management reporting, statutory reporting, and internal and external stakeholder management. You will report to the Group Accounting Manager.

Accounting Associate responsibilities are:

• Maintain proper accounting records
• Prepare journal entries and post transactions
• Prepare monthly financial statements and bank reconciliations report in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards and relevant accounting concepts and principles
• Support the Accounting Manager in budget preparation, annual reports, audits, etc
• Review and confirm the correct tax computation and remittance and engagement of stakeholders for tax receipts
• Manage and report on petty cash and operational expenses within limits set by Group Accounting Manager and Chief Operating Officer
• Month-end closing activities like generating reports, cut off activities on specific workdays (monthly, quarterly, annually)
• Application of the principles of the accounting manuals and update to the manuals subject to the approval of the Finance Manager
• Development and update of Accounting SOPs
• Engagement of internal stakeholders as required to fulfill responsibilities
• Assist in the development and reporting of key performance metrics to help drive business productivity
• Ensure timely preparation and transmission of regulatory filings and other external reports
• Preparation of standard management reports and any other reports as may be required by management from time to time
• Any other responsibilities may be assigned by the Accounting Manager to fulfill the typical roles of the accounting function.

Requirements
Accounting Associate requirements are:

• BSC in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
• 2-3 years working as an Accountant or Auditor
• Professional certification or Part Qualification – (Professional level of ACA, ACCA is an added advantage)
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, Powerpoint)
• Good knowledge of Accounting Software (Sage, Quickbooks, Microsoft Dynamics, etc)
• Excellent communication skills
• Intermediate report writing skills
• Basic presentation skills

Remuneration
Competitive, based on experience.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply

Equal opportunity: The role is open to anyone who meets the above criteria regardless of gender, race or disability status.