Finance Associate Job at OurPass

OurPass - We are a company that strives to achieve continuous innovation for the digital commerce space through speed and security. A purchase decision for a user should be the easiest activity in their day-to-day lives as they have so many more important things to take care of, and that’s what we pride ourselves on.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Finance Associate
Job Location: Nigeria

We are the place for you if

• You are a dynamic individual who is truly passionate about making a constant difference in your customers’ lives.
• You are also an individual who is never afraid to challenge the status quo, especially when you know or believe that there are better ways of carrying out activities.
• You are an individual who is always keen on expanding their skills, regardless of the role.

About the Job

• We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Associate to join our finance team.
• The ideal candidate will assist in various financial activities, including but not limited to, financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and reconciliation.
• You will work closely with internal teams, clients and external partners to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes and implement corrective actions.
• This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial success of our company and gain valuable experience in the finance field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and analysing financial statements, reports, and budgets.
• Perform variance analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly reconcilations of financial transactions, accounts and statements.
• Assist in the development and improvement of reconciliation processes, findings and resolutions.
• Participate in financial audits by preparing supporting documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
• Contribute to the implementation and improvement of financial policies and procedures.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes by preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Utilize advanced excel and financial software tools to analyse large datasets and identify trends
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify discrepancies between transaction records and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of financial models for forecasting and budgeting purposes.
• Assist in monitoring and analysing key financial metrics to provide insights for management decision-making.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and presentations for senior management as needed.

Critical Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, ERP systems).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and trends.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in financial reporting.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Solid understanding of financial principles, concepts, and practices.