[Job Vacancy] Finance Analyst at Cowrywise Financial Technology Limited

Cowrywise Financial Technology Limited is a digital wealth management platform democratizing access to savings and investment products for the underserved but growing Millenials in Africa. Joining us would mean being part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to a lofty vision of building the next-generation wealth management platform for Africans.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Analyst

Location: Nigeria (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

To be the dominant, digital-first, wealth and asset management partner for the underserved African middle class and fast-growing African businesses.

To meet this goal, a big part of your time will be committed to:

Assisting with the execution of existing processes within the finance team.
Development/improvement of systems that support more efficient operations, and assisting with processing of financial and investment transactions.

Why?

We have a rapidly expanding finance team and continually evolving processes.
The Finance analyst will add a spark to the output of the finance and portfolio teams by  taking on responsibilities around business specific analysis, operations, fund accounting and troubleshooting via reconciliations.
This person would provide a bridge between the finance team and the portfolio team, ensuring that fund accounting records are optimal and adequately reported to the regulators while also ensuring that relevant stakeholders of the finance team such as vendors and bankers are appropriately managed.

Primary Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze financial information in line with IFRSs and regulatory requirements.
Provide support in handling regulatory activities within the team.
Prepare reports for decision making within the finance and portfolio management teams.
Assist with day-to-day  financial operations affecting the finance and portfolio teams, including reconciliations, correspondence managements, general accounting and payments processing.

Our Expectations:

A self-starter who pays attention to details.
Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
Proficiency in PowerPoint or Keynote, Microsoft excel or Google sheets and other similar packages.
Good communication and writing skills.

Candidate Profile

A good first degree from a reputable institution. Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Economics or related fields preferred.
1-3 years of experience in related fields
Experience with fund accounting is an added advantage
Must have at least passed the Skills level of the ICAN/ACCA professional exams.
CFA is an added advantage.

Reporting Line:

The job holder will report to the Finance Manager with a dotted line to the Portfolio Manager

Our People Management Philosophy:

Towards building the best place to work, we believe that our people should be free to bring their authentic selves to work while fully taking charge of their responsibilities.
Our hybrid work environment offers all statutory benefits.
In addition, our compensation and lifestyle benefits support our mission of guaranteeing a certain quality of life for our people.
Cowrywise is an equal opportunity employer; all applicants will be considered strictly on the merit of their application.

Salary
N450,000 – N650,000 monthly net.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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