Senior Accountant

in a firm in Lagos Full-time

Industry Advertising / Media
Specialization Accounting / Audit / Tax,
Minimum Qualification Degree
Required Experience 5 - 7 years
Application Deadline 2013-03-03

A well-funded, VC-backed, fastest growing digital media company offering West African content start-up business globally. Our mission is to provide easier access and discovery of quality entertainment content to hundreds of millions of people on devices of their choice. We have offices in London (Marketing, European Business Development and Engineering), New York (Business Development) and Lagos (Content Acquisitions and Operations and Headquarters) and South Africa (Distribution). We are a dynamic, progressive and diversified online distribution company. We work out of an informal and funky office in Islington Borough.  It has excellent transport links, in an area with some great lunching facilities and nice bars. We seek to recruit a skilled and resourceful individual to fill this position.

As a Senior Accountant, your sole aim is:

To provide both operational and financial support to the company COO on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to financial projections and  budget management, cost benefit, cash flow  analysis, forecasting and  strategic planning, asset management, plus if necessary the securing of new funding. 

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting the COO in the overall financial management of a continuously growing multi-company structure by developing appropriate analytic tools to proactively drive business results.
• Overseeing the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities including revenue/expense and balance sheet report as well as tax returns.
• Assisting the COO in the preparation of all board reports including financial statements and forecasts.
• Providing financial advice to other key members of the organisation such as the business development team if required.
• Designing and managing global financial processes, controls and accounting systems to assure accurate and timely financial reporting 
• Actively managing the company’s’ balance sheet activities ensuring all operational and strategic evaluations are made with careful consideration given to the short, medium and long-term financial health of the business.
• Overseeing the financial aspects of all significant contract negotiations including but not limited to leases, suppliers, NDA's, performance agreements and license purchases.
• Facilitating timely and efficient audit completion by working closely with our accounting firm on all national and global accounts audits and tax planning matters.
• Overseeing all purchasing and payroll activity for staff based in our offices in London, New York, Lagos and South Africa.
• Ensuring availability of adequate cash flow to meet the company’s needs.
• Investigating cost effective benefit plans which the company may offer existing and potential employees with the goal of attracting and retaining qualified individuals 
• Overseeing the accounts payable and receivables activities and ensure a disaster recovery plan is in place.

Ideal candidate will be required to:

• Be a qualified accountant, a strong academic background with a recognized and reputable accounting qualification is a plus, with at least 4 - 6 years financial management track record at senior accountant level, with extensive experience in producing month end financial accounting and management reporting whilst managing day-to-day operations within a small, medium or large organisation with international operations.
• Background within an African or specifically Nigerian company is desirable
• Experience of working within an investor backed business is preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of the African IT industry is desirable
• Can demonstrate progressive success as a finance executive
• Can demonstrate long-term and strategic planning skills
• Highly developed commercial experience and understanding of international tax policies is essential. 
• Technically astute and capable of identifying and operating most advanced global financial and accounting systems such as Xero.
• Understanding of organizational development and ability to be responsive to the needs of all clients of the company including, investors, board of directors and employees
• Be an energetic and pragmatic target orientated team player with strong communication and people management skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Have strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Solutions driven
• A well-rounded financial expert with a hands-on attitude, high-level of attention to detail, entrepreneurial and commercial mind-set, excellent leadership skills and uncompromising integrity.

What’s on offer?

Employee share options scheme - In exchange we would offer an exceptional compensation package, including equity, provided the senior accountant successfully delivers and performs to required target. 

What we look for in every candidate:

Passionate, clear thinking, flexible, confident working in small teams, fluent in English. You’ll have a desire to be both critical and receptive to the input of other team members. We offers an exciting and diverse work environment with plenty of opportunity to excel in a fast growing business solving a clear customer need with a working revenue share business model.

To apply, send your email to 8661@jbng.me.