Job Title: Finance Associate – Payments
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Finance
About the Role
- Klasha is looking for a dedicated and resourceful Finance Associate to join our Finance Department.
- Reporting to the Head of Finance, the successful candidate will play a key role in budget planning, financial forecasting, and conducting in-depth financial analyses.
- This role offers the opportunity for exposure to various finance operations, including treasury functions, and requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Job Description
- Assist the Head of Finance in budget planning and management activities, including financial forecasting.
- Conduct comprehensive financial analyses to inform strategic business decisions and identify efficiency opportunities.
- Prepare financial reports and statements, ensuring timely and accurate communication of the company’s financial position to relevant stakeholders.
- Gain exposure to treasury functions, enhancing understanding of cash management, investment and debt management, and risk mitigation.
- Collaborate closely with the Reconciliation Analyst to ensure accurate and complete financial records, coordinating regularly to verify transaction data.
- Depending on organisational needs, may specialise in specific areas such as taxation, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, etc. Responsibilities will adapt to accommodate these specialisations as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related course.
- Understanding of the African payments ecosystem
- 2- 4 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in payments and/or fintech.
- Proficiency in analytics and financial management software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present and explain financial information effectively.
- Good understanding of compliance activities in financial services.
Benefits
- All the latest technology you need to do your role.
- Employee stock option scheme.
- Private health insurance.
- Mental health/wellness benefits
- Budget for French language classes.
- Work-from-anywhere weeks; work from anywhere for three weeks in a year.
- Paid birthday day off.
- Team building events.
- Paid parental leave.
- Learning and development budget.
- Discounted access to higher education.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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Job Category | Finance Officer |