Accountant

Seedstars World SA

Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

6h ago

About Seedstars

Seedstars is a global organization with headquarter in Switzerland and a presence in 70+ emerging markets. We are on a mission to impact people’s lives in emerging markets through technology and entrepreneurship.

Our initiatives are focused on connecting stakeholders within these ecosystems, building tech companies from scratch and investing in the top entrepreneurs.

About Lendigo

Lendigo Nigeria is a high growth portfolio company of Seedstars, focusing on SME lending. 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 old dusty 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.

About the job

The Accountant will keep financial records, prepare reports, and update financial information. The Senior Accountant must be familiar with accounting procedures and should have experience with accounting software programs (like Xero).

The ideal candidate will be able to process business transactions, handle accounts payable and receivable, expense reports, receipts, and other financial matters.

Proven accounting experience required.

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 1 - 3 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 growing and managing employees at an early stage company would be helpful, but not required.

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

Your profile :

1-3 years of proven audit and accounting / bookkeeping experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field preferred

Experience with the Big 4 Audit Firms in large business auditing is a big plus

Able to analyze financial records and transfer information

Self-motivated and self-directed

Accurate and precise attention to detail

Excellent time management skills; able to prioritize

Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports

Able to handle high volumes of daily data / information

Excellent computer skills : experience in accounting software (Xero), Expensify, SAGE, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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

Why our employees say they love working with us :

We were awarded as one of the most democratic workplaces in the world due to our freedom-centred practices (read here : seedsta.rs / worldblu)

We are on a mission to impact people’s lives in emerging markets

You get many growth opportunities and responsibilities early on. It’s one of the perks of a fast-growing international company

You work in an entrepreneurial culture where you’re surrounded by a young and diverse team

We strive by giving autonomy and flexibility to our teams. We have a flat hierarchy and a strong belief that responsible people should have the freedom to do their work when and how they want

We are an equal opportunity employer and since we have more than 40 nationalities represented in our company, we truly value diversity.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.