About the Role
Arca Payments Limited was founded in 2016 with a clear vision to become Africa's premier payment services platform, fostering financial inclusion, innovation, and shaping the future of financial services. We are currently looking for a talented and dedicated Accountant to join our finance team and support our continued growth.
Key Responsibilities- Ensure all petty cash disbursements comply with company policy and authorization limits.
- Process bills and supplier invoices, ensuring proper approvals before payment.
- Perform periodic creditor account reconciliations and maintain the fixed assets register.
- Execute bank reconciliations, cash flow reporting, and monitor sufficient fund availability.
- Ensure tax compliance for all transactions, including VAT and WHT.
- Manage credit control, follow up on outstanding receivables, and ensure collections within agreed terms.
- Maintain accounts payable and receivable subledgers, trial balance integrity, and journal postings.
- Assist the Financial Controller with financial reporting, annual audits, and budgeting processes.
- Take a leadership role in the company's procurement functions and draft relevant process manuals.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics.
- Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in accounting, accounts payable, or accounts receivable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, financial applications, and accounting packages such as Sage.
- Strong knowledge of local accounting laws, tax systems, and financial regulations.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities, high accuracy, and strong written and oral communication skills.
- Professional accounting certification or active commencement of professional exams is an added advantage.
- Hybrid work model offering flexibility with 3 days onsite and 2 days working from home.
- Flexible daily working hours.
- Competitive 13th-month year-end bonus.
- Monthly internet and airtime stipends.
- Leave allowance applicable upon completion of the probation period.
- Special perks including birthday gift items and a collaborative, enabling work environment.