mDoc is digital health start up that leverages behavioral science, data, technology and quality improvement methodologies to improve access to quality healthcare for people with chronic health needs in sub-Saharan Africa. We are seeking an all-star product suite lead to join our team. Our ethos is etched in the belief that augmenting the healthcare & technology landscape is paramount to helping Africa unlock its true potential. We are on a mission to transform how African healthcare consumers receive the support they need to live longer, healthier, happier and more productive lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance and Accounting Specialist

Locations: Abuja and Lagos
Job Schedule: Full-time

The Position

• As a Finance and Accounting Specialist at mDoc, you’ll be part of the growing Finance team, ensuring we create a digitally enabled finance function that prepares accurate books and records of the company and uses financial data to challenge the business and contribute to operational decision-making.
• Your primary duties will include working on preparing and posting journal entries into our general ledger – QuickBooks Online(QBO), reconciling bank statements, managing accounts payable, payroll, tax compliance, and ensuring data accuracy.
• This full-time role will be based in Lagos. Please ensure you can work legally in Nigeria, as mDoc will not provide a work visa. You will report to our Finance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing.
• Monthly balance sheet and P&L fluctuation analysis.
• Consolidation, inter-company / related party transactions, reconciliations, and foreign currency accounting.
• Bank account reconciliations.
• Perform daily and weekly revenue recognition and cost optimization exercises.
• Overseeing processing of payables, including vendor payments, payroll, and tax compliance.
• Work with external auditors to perform the annual audit in Nigeria.
• Provide monthly management reports.
• Interface with team members in various departments, including the engineering, operations, and healthcare teams.
• Oversee expense management and ensure proper GL coding and processing
• of expenses in QBO.
• Support overall department goals and objectives.
• Fulfill other ad-hoc finance requests as requested by management.

Requirements

• You have a minimum of five years of accounting experience within a multinational business or top-tier accounting firm and have mastery of IFRS accounting standards (US GAAP a plus).
• You are highly proficient in MS or Google productivity tools.
• You have fantastic written and spoken communication skills.
• You are able to work collaboratively across departmental functions.
• You have strong knowledge of internal controls and financial reporting.
• You have the appetite to jump headfirst into a fast-moving, fast-growing, mission-driven team that values creativity and output.
• You have the ability to turn data sets into meaningful insights.
• Have a CPA, CA, or ACCA qualification (or similar accounting qualification for your jurisdiction).
• While this is NOT strictly required, it would be a plus if you:
• Have previous experience in the social enterprise or healthcare startup.
• Have experience with QBO.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working environment.
• Health insurance.
• MacBook pro.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.