JOB TITLE: Account Assistant
JOB LOCATION: Owerri, Imo
Department: Finance
JOB DETAILS
- FINCA Nigeria seeks to employ an experienced individual with a good knowledge of accounting as Account Assistant.
- The role reports to the Chief Accountant or as may be designated.
- The ideal candidate should be an individual who is organized and can collect, process and reconcile a wide range of variety of accounting documents and transactions, prepares and processes documents to disburse funds and make deposit.
- S/He should be able to prepare reports, compile and review documents for accuracy, and maintain records.
KPI / Duties & Responsibilities
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- Prepare FINCA Nigeria Mapped and Fin track reports.
- Compute loan loss provisions for month end adjustment.
- Review and Manage the Fixed Asset Register.
- Manage Assets and Liabilities- Review the balance sheet schedules for improving efficiency control of assets and liabilities and provide explanations for long outstanding items and the action plan to clear them on time.
- Prepare statutory remittances as PAYE, Withholding Tax, Company Tax and VAT.
- Compute Loan Officers transport allowance depending on their routes and number of clients as shown on the month end portfolio.
- Participate in the preparation of FINCA Final report.
- Ensure that all internal and external audit are properly facilitated and queries are answered accurately and timely.
- File all documents/ receipts/ correspondence processed ensuring that all approval processes have been fully complied with.
- Manage and Reconcile Inter- company Receivable and Payables.
- Participate in the reconciliation of all settlement transactions.
- Reconcile card transactions daily, TAM, POS and other Bank Channels platform
- Liaise with relevant banks and card merchant acquiring companies and other external companies as required.
- Investigate, identify and resolve system generated card transfer transaction errors
- And any other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Key Relationship
- Payment and Reconciliation Officer
- Senior Financial Accountant/Treasurer
- Chief Accountant/Chief Financial Officer
- Other FINCA Staff
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- The Job is with no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree or HND in Accounting / Accountancy only.
- Desired candidatemustbe an aspiring Chartered Accountant who have recorded success in written ICAN/ACCA examinations.
- 1-2 years of experience in accounting related function, desirable with any financial institution.
- A good knowledge of microfinance will be an added advantage.
- Possess good report writing and analytical skills.
- MUST be Proficient in Excel and Computerized accounting packages.
Critical Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
- Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
- Decision maker: Manages difficult or emotional decision in any situations, responds promptly to the needs, and meets commitments.
- Technical Skills: Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Share expertise with others.
- Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listens and gets clarification, responds well to questions.
- Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
- Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
- Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Quantity: Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
- Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.
- Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
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Deadline: November 20, 2021
Job Features
Job Category | Accounting / Audit / Finance |