Scrapays empowers individuals to thrive in recycling through our digital infrastructure, fostering efficiency, traceability, and profitability. Our integrated technologies enable the growth of mini-recycling businesses, serving households and businesses alike. With our wallet solution, accessible via USSD, WhatsApp Bot, and mobile apps, combined with IoT integration, we offer financial inclusion and the opportunity to become Agents—storage providers akin to an ‘Airbnb for recyclables.’ By valuing every step of the recycling process, we merge Recycling, Technology, and Finance, paving the way for the future of ‘Recycling as a Business’.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounts Associate

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Functions: Finance, Investment & Accounting

Role Overview & Details 

• You’ll be responsible for all daily accounting tasks, including preparing tax documents and updating expense files.
• You will perform financial transactions and post them in the general ledger, with strong attention to detail.
• Ultimately, you will ensure the company’s finances run smoothly. A few of the responsibilities for this role include:
  • Maintain and update accounting records and files
  • Analyze budgets and create expense reports
  • Examine tax policies and handle tax payments and returns
  • Post transactions and categorize records in the general ledger (e.g. by assets, liabilities, and expenses)
  • Reconcile bank statements
  • Analyze transactions with internal and external stakeholders
  • Conduct month-end and year-end closures
  • Prepare documents for audits
  • Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations

Role Summary

• Handles day-to-day bookkeeping and prepares management accounts.
• Documents and analyzes company financial transactions and data in order to prepare scheduled financial reports for management.
• Reviews the company finances and helps with budget expansions and financial advice while handling company expenditures.

Role Requirements 

• Higher Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences like Economics, Banking and Finance, Accounting etc. MSc or Certifications in the field will be considered as add-ons.
• Similar experience as a Staff Accountant or relevant role in accounting
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel; very good with spreadsheets
• Knowledge and use of an accounting information system eg quick books, ZOHO, etc
• Adept computer skills and proficiency using programs like QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
• Advanced math skills to keep accurate records and supervise the bookkeeping of an organization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact regularly with clients regarding sensitive topics like billing and payments
• Excellent organization skills for maintaining clear, accurate, and meticulous financial records for a company
• Attention to detail for ensuring the accuracy of a company’s records and invoices
• Multitasking in order to successfully handle multiple accounts, invoices, and payments at various stages of execution
• Excellent efficiency for handling any accounting issues quickly with minimal interference

Personality for success:

• Confidentiality and integrity
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Personal drive
• Business awareness and excellent organizational and time management skills
• Flexible and proactive.

Applicatio Closing Date
26th April, 2024.