Finance Officer at the Purple Scripts

The Purple Scripts - Our client is a forward-thinking organization committed to empowering individuals and businesses through investment and finance. They are committed to the significant hurdles prevalent throughout the real estate value chain; from navigating financing obstacles to ensuring investment safety and optimizing payment services, we're dedicated to providing tailored solutions to these challenges.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Job Status: Full-time, Hybrid
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Job Purpose/ Key Objectives

• This role is responsible for all areas relating to financial management, accounting, and reporting within the company. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining accounting standards, practices, policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely external and internal financial statements. He/She ensures the availability and adequacy of funds to finance Pilla’s operations, as well as the effective management of the Company’s financial resources for optimal returns
• The job holder will support the implementation and administration of corporate-wide internal and business controls.
• Perform tax planning and coordinate filing and remittance of transactions taxes.
• Perform monthly financial close and prepare monthly management reports.

Principal Accountabilities

• Develop and oversee the implementation of effective financial strategies, policies, controls framework and management systems to guide and support the achievement of the company’s overall organisational strategy.
• Institute a system for timely remittance of all taxes and statutory deductions such as: Pay as You Earn (PAYE), Company Income Tax (CIT), Withholding Taxes (WHT), Value Added Taxes (VAT), Pension Contribution, Health Insurance etc.
• Provide support in the development of strategic financial plans and forecasts; making recommendations as appropriate through evidence based financial modelling.
• Ensure the proper management, reporting and reforecasting of controlled budgets, and participates in budgeting and financial management at divisional / departmental level as required.
• Develop and manage key relationships with relevant external bodies/contacts e.g., regulatory organisations, auditors, solicitors, banks, etc. to facilitate effective business operations.
• Oversee the preparation of financial and non-financial information on the company’s activities to respective authorities.
• Manage and oversee the Finance department’s performance through direction setting, supervision and performance evaluation; ensure clear strategic objectives are in place to guide the work of the department, and provide constructive feedback to employees to assist their development.
• Perform all other duties that are necessary and reasonably attached to this Accountant position and the fulfillment of its responsibilities.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by the CEO.

Key Interfaces:

• Internal: CEO, All departmental HODs and all employees in Pilla Technology Resources Ltd.
• External: External Auditors, Banks, Tax authorities, Regulatory authorities.

Job Knowledge, Skills, Educational Requirements
Qualification:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance or any related field.
• Professional certification such as Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) / Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role, and in-dept knowledge of accounting principles.
• Working knowledge of Nigerian tax administration and application in the fintech industry.
• Proven work experience as an accountant.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Previous knowledge in an accounting / finance role.
• Competency in Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledgeable in accounting software and financial modelling.
• Good knowledge of Nigerian tax laws as they apply to the fintech industry.
• Organizational, verbal, and written communication skills a must.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Professional presentation and conduct.
• Must have excellent follow-up and tracking skills.

Personal Attributes:

• A keen understanding and respect for discretion and confidentiality.
• Attention to details.
• Honesty and Integrity.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision, multitask and work under pressure; adaptable.
• Maintain and project a high level of professionalism and a positive image at all times.

Application Closing Date
30th December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application and CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.