Accounting Associate

Piggytech is on a mission to give everyone the power to better manage and grow their own finances. Our close-knit yet diverse team is made up of brilliant individuals who are focused on doing their best work.

About The Accounting Associate Role

As an Accounting Associate, you will be responsible for all tactical and operational duties of the accounting function. This includes the preparation of accounting schedules, management reporting, statutory reporting, and internal and external stakeholder management. You will report to the Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper accounting records
• Prepare journal entries and post transactions
• Prepare monthly financial statements and bank reconciliation report in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards and relevant accounting concepts and principles
• Support the Accounting Manager in budget preparation, annual reports, audits, etc
• Review and confirm the correct tax computation and remittance and engagement of stakeholders for tax receipts
• Manage and report on petty cash and operational expenses within limits set by Accounting Manager and Chief Operating Officer
• Month-end closing activities like generating reports, cut off activities on specific workdays (monthly, quarterly, annually)
• Application of the principles of the accounting manuals and update to the manuals subject to the approval of the Accounting Manager
• Development and update of Accounting SOPs
• Engagement of internal stakeholders as required to fulfill responsibilities
• Assist in the development and reporting of key performance metrics to help drive business productivity
• Ensure timely preparation and transmission of regulatory filings and other external reports
• Preparation of standard management reports and any other reports as may be required by management from time to time
• Daily reconciliation for all payment processors for all products using source data
• Ensure accuracy of all automated sources of data via frequent checks and reconciliations

Requirements

• BSc in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field.
• 3-4 years working as an Accountant or Auditor.
• Professional certification or Part Qualification – (Professional level of ACA, ACCA is an added advantage).
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, Powerpoint).
• Good knowledge of Accounting Software (Sage, Quickbooks, Microsoft Dynamics, etc).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Intermediate report writing skills.
• Basic presentation skills.