The role includes, but is not exclusive to, the following. The Finance Associate may also from time to time be requested to work on projects outside this scope.

Account payables

• Updating the A/P based on approved POs and Expense reports
  

• Reconciling the A/P monthly to the supplier statement/invoice - For all major suppliers
  

• Reconcile the AP Listing to the TB monthly
  

• Updating payments on AP before the next payment run
  

• Preparing payment runs before 14th, 23rd and 30th.
  

• Prepare a cash plan on a monthly basis - for the subsidiaries that others do the same.
  

Banking

• Weekly posting of direct debits and credits from bank statements
  

• Monthly reconciliation for all accounts – Bank accounts, Petty cash and Flutterwave.
  

• Reconciliations and bank statements are saved on Google Drive
  

• Ensure that cash is safe-guarded and payments properly accounted for
  

• Ensure that bank payments are properly authorized
  

• Ensure that bank deposits and receipts are properly accounted for and with sufficient supporting documentation.
  

Financial reporting

• Preparation of monthly Country reports by 12th of every month
  

• Ensure that accounting records are accurate and up to date and that required monthly processing deadlines are met
  

Taxes and compliance

• Prepare a monthly reconciliation of Sales as per VAT to sales as per Ledger.
  

• Liaise with company auditors as necessary to ensure smooth annual audit process
  

• Comply with local VAT, income tax, WHT and statutory reporting requirements (liaising with tax and other advisers as necessary)
  

General

• Provide assistance to the Senior accountant as an when required
  

• Understand and follow group accounting procedures (per finance manual) and ensure
  

Requirements