Junior Finance Analyst

Who We Are

We’re a passionate team determined to challenge the status quo and make financial inclusion count for the millions of under-banked individuals and small business owners in Nigeria. We provide loans, savings, and fixed deposit solutions to our customers. Our vision is to be the most convenient lending company, delivering outstanding service experience.

The Position

The Junior Finance Analyst will support the Finance team in the day-to-day processing and recording of financial transactions, bank reconciliations, preparation of financial schedules, and audit activities.

The role is suited to a finance professional with good accounting fundamentals, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and develop within a fast-paced Finance environment.

This Job Is Perfect for You If You

• Have good accounting fundamentals.
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Are willing to learn and develop within a fast-paced Finance environment.
• Are comfortable supporting the processing and recording of financial transactions, bank reconciliations, financial schedules, and audit activities.

You Will Not Enjoy This Job If You

• Struggle with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Are not comfortable working with financial transactions, reconciliations, and financial records.
• Do not enjoy following up on incomplete documentation or outstanding items.
• Are unwilling to learn and develop within a fast-paced Finance environment.

What You’ll Do

Expense & Payment Processing

• Review and process expense requests in line with approved policies and procedures.
• Check expense requests for appropriate approvals and supporting documentation.
• Ensure approved requests are processed accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Follow up with relevant teams on incomplete documentation or outstanding requests.
• Maintain proper records of processed requests.

Accounting & Transaction Posting

• Post routine financial transactions into the accounting system accurately and on a timely basis.
• Ensure transactions are posted to the appropriate GL accounts and cost centres.
• Support the Finance team in identifying and correcting posting errors.

Bank Reconciliation

• Prepare regular bank reconciliations for assigned bank accounts.
• Investigate reconciling items and follow up with relevant teams to resolve them.
• Ensure outstanding items are properly documented and tracked to resolution.

Financial Schedules & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain assigned financial schedules and supporting workings.
• Assist with month-end closing activities.
• Provide supporting information for management reports and financial analysis.
• Assist with reviewing account balances and investigating unusual movements.

Audit Support

• Provide supporting documents and schedules required for internal and external audits.
• Assist in responding to routine audit queries.
• Track outstanding audit requests and follow up with relevant stakeholders where necessary.
• Ensure audit documentation is properly maintained and easily accessible.

General Finance Support

• Assist with other accounting and finance activities as required.
• Support the Finance team in maintaining accurate and complete financial records.
• Contribute to the improvement of Finance processes and procedures.

What You Bring

• Good accounting fundamentals.
• At least 2-4 years' work experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a fast-paced Finance environment.
• The ability to accurately process and record financial transactions.
• The ability to prepare bank reconciliations and financial schedules.
• The ability to maintain accurate and complete financial records.
• The ability to follow up with relevant stakeholders on outstanding items and documentation.

What’s In It for You

• You’ll have the opportunity to build and strengthen your accounting and financial analysis experience while working closely with an experienced Finance team.
• You’ll gain hands-on exposure to financial transactions, reconciliations, month-end activities, financial reporting, and audit processes, while developing your skills in a fast-paced financial services environment.