Lemonade Finance (YC S21) is building a neobank for immigrants in North America & Europe. We provide our users with multi-currency accounts that allow them to hold, send, and receive money from Africa in any currency for their business and personal banking needs. There are over 10 million Africans living in North America & Europe who go through hoops and have to pay exorbitant fees to send money to their loved ones. We are constantly fighting for everyday Africans to be able to move their money freely around the world at no cost and with the best exchange rate they can find out there. We launched the first version of the app at the beginning of October 2020 with just the ability to send money. Now, we enable our users to send and receive as well as pay bills for services across the ocean for loved ones. We have also grown to a team of more than 25 people working remotely and living on different continents
About the Role:
You are a candidate who would thrive in a fintech startup environment like ours, where we readily accept individuals with a humble, yet uplifting attitude alongside a diligent sense of work ethic. The teams here at Lemonade Finance are passionate about their work and fields of expertise, but also lend hands on cross-functional responsibilities to ensure the success of the company and the satisfaction of our clientele.
What You’ll Be Doing:
The role of the Bank Reconciliation Officer, Nigeria, is a HYBRID position within LemFi’s Finance team. In this role, you should have a demonstrated knowledge of Accounting and IFRS best practices with, at minimum, 2 years relevant experience in the finance industry.
Responsibilities are as follows:
Ensure daily reconciliation of all bank accounts within the company.
Ensure daily reconciliation of inter account fund movements within the company.
Work closely with the Finance and Reconciliation team to ensure prompt resolution of all outstanding items.
Ensure prompt posting of all bank related transactions.
Ensure all GL entries are backed up with documentation and approvals.
Sending periodic summary statements of accounts movements to the Financial Accountant
Engage in cross-functional responsibilities and assist the Financial Controller where needed.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or any related discipline.
Professional certification such as ACCA, ICAN or relevant qualification will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in an accounting role at a FinTech or financial institution.
Strong knowledge of IFRS
Understanding of the local and global financial services industry.
Excellent mathematical and statistical skills
