Accounting Associate at Andela

About the Role:

• You will be part of a high-functioning team where your work matters.
• You will make a difference and join our mission.  
• The Accounting associate role will provide overall accounting support for Andela subsidiary operations with timely execution of monthly close, recording of expenses and reconciliations as required. 
• This position will report directly to the Accountant for financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

•  Ensuring timely posting of invoices and processing of payments to suppliers.
• Perform bank postings and bank reconciliations for the respective subsidiary.
• Work with the accounting team to ensure statutory returns, i.e. WHT, VAT, and Income Tax have been filed accurately and submitted before cut-off dates as well as payments submitted in a timely manner.   
• Review transactions for completeness, accuracy, proper documentation, and approvals prior to processing.
• Preparation of the weekly cash flow plan.
• Assist the accounting team in the timely close of the monthly accounts.
• Maintain a proper electronic filing system for the respective subsidiary.
• Assist in developing reporting processes, procedures, and internal controls for maintaining the efficient flow of all financial transactions.
• Assist during both internal and external audits for the respective subsidiaries.
• Perform other duties as and when required by the Senior Accountant.
• Manage all accounts payables and issue petty cash to staff in line with approved documentation.
• Manage the Fixed Asset process, including maintaining a Fixed Asset register and running of monthly depreciation.
• Assisting in managing treasury functions which includes updating the weekly bank and payment positions and ensuring that the Company’s bank accounts are properly funded at all times.
• Monthly reconciliation of intercompany activities with the parent company and other Andela subsidiaries.
• Provide admin support and contract compliance reviews if any as required by the Accounting Manager. 

Requirements:

•  University degree (Business administration, B.Com, BSc in Finance) and any of  CPA (K) - Advanced level, CPA(U) - Level III, ACCA - Applied Skill level and ICAN - Skill level ) or equivalent experience
• Have a minimum of 2-3  years experience in an accounting function
• Have a clear understanding of finance processes, and tax processes.
• Be able to use Netsuite and Coupa or learn the same pretty fast.
• Have a good knowledge of MS Excel and other MS Office tools.
• Be able to monitor progress and take action or escalate as needed.
• Have accurate bookkeeping skills.
• Be able to communicate clearly and present work products clearly.
• Have the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as part of an interdepartmental team in a fast-paced remote environment