𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁

Job Title: 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁

Industry: Media

JOB SUMMARY

As Associate Accountant, you will support the Senior Accountant in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enabling operational efficiency across departments. You will also support the CEO on high-priority finance and reporting tasks, demanding sharp thinking, discretion and a proactive work ethic. This is a role for someone who is highly organized, comfortable with numbers and financial systems, great at presenting financial analysis and eager to contribute meaningfully to a fast-paced creative organization

REQUIREMENTS

•Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field.

•Professional accounting certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA)

•3-5 years of relevant work experience in a finance or accounting role. Previous consulting or banking experience is highly preferred.

•Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and proficiency with accounting software (Especially QuickBooks)

•Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.

•Prior experience with virtual workspace tools such as Notion and payment platforms such as Stripe, PayPal and Paystack.

•Excellent attention to detail, with a high standard for accuracy and accountability.

•Organized, responsive, and able to prioritize in a dynamic work environment

•Discreet and trustworthy with confidential information.

•Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•Maintain accurate general ledger entries and assist with monthly bank reconciliations

•Track expenses, input transaction data, and prepare reports as requested

•Process staff reimbursements and manage petty cash

•Monitor invoice submissions and follow up on outstanding payments

•Prepare basic financial summaries for internal use

• Create and support the running of necessary bank accounts, payment platforms and regulatory platforms

•Assist in ensuring tax and statutory filings are completed on time

•Support procurement, freelancer and vendor payments

•Help ensure budget adherence across teams and projects

•Maintain an orderly digital filing system for all financial documents

Executive Support (Finance-Focused)

•Support the CEO on high-level finance admin including investor reports, partner budgets, and forecasts

•Help with research and financial documentation for grants, partnerships, and board reporting

How to apply

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