Associate,Finance at Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies is transforming education by attacking one of the emerging world’s biggest problems: inadequate access to and quality of education for the children of families living on less than $2/day.  Bridge utilizes a research-proven, scripted-learning education methodology coupled with big data (all teachers have tablets for instruction, assessment, and data-gathering) to profitably deliver high quality education at less than $6 per child per month.
Bridge International Academies offers a tremendous opportunity to grow with one of the world’s most exciting, ambitious, and socially conscious companies, with leadership roles available across a number of competencies and geographies.

Job Title: Associate,Finance

Description

• The Associate,Finance  will play a critical part in implementing Finance policies and interacting with external business partners and internal departments. 


• The Finance Associate should expect to work in a very fast-paced environment supporting a company that is constructing 150 academies a year. 


• The right hire for this position is driven, competitive, analytical, attentive, resourceful, organized and constantly seeking improvement. 


• He or she pays attention to detail and is proficient at ERP systems and excel. 


• The ideal candidate needs to have a flexible schedule and is willing to put in additional hours. 

Responsibilities 

• Prepare and enter journal entries and adjustments into the accounting system


• Checking daily banking transactions and reconciling bank accounts


• Participate in the preparation of monthly financial statements, reconciliations and reports


• Review and management of general ledger accounts


• Ensuring purchase order, Goods Received Notes and invoices are matched


• Review and process bank and Mobile money payments


• Ensuring proper documentation and filing of all paperwork


• Reviewing all payments requests are in adherence to Finance policies

Requirements 

• At least 2 years of experience in Finance and Accounting


• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment with a very unpredictable schedule


• Degree in a business/finance related field


• ICAN (or related qualification) part 2 or above


• Proficiency in excel and Microsoft Dynamics NAV


• Strong communication skills


• Highly motivated to meet deadlines


• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

Location: Lagos 

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