Finance Associate at Kobo360

Who are you?

• We are seeking an experienced Financial Associate to join our Financial Reporting team. The individual will report to the Finance Manager (Nigeria) and assist in preparing and maintaining financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.
• If you feel this is you, we are describing above, then KOBO360 is the place for you!

Responsibilities

You will perform the duties and have the responsibilities and authority customarily performed and held by an employee in your position or as otherwise may be assigned or delegated to you by the Company including but not limited to the responsibilities listed below:

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Manages the purchasing and invoicing system.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Participate in month end close and ad hoc projects as required by finance & accounting team
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

We're looking for someone who has

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other related courses, MBA/CFA a plus
• 4+ years related Finance / Operations accounting experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
• Confident in the ability to work with remote based team members
• Enjoy working as a part of a team and demonstrate the ability to plan, deliver, and think ahead
• Collaborative work style and self-starter with strong problem-solving skills
• Maturity to drive things forward and be a proactive contributor
• Ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a rapidly growing start-up environment
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic startup environment with competing priorities.
• Incredibly organized, with superb attention to detail and a strong ability to execute