Finance Associate

Company Description

Structure HQ is one of Africas leading legal and company secretarial firms based in Lagos. We provide a range of services including legal advisory, contract drafting and review, company secretarial services, regulatory government affairs, and multi-family/private affairs management.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role as a Finance Associate at The Structure HQ. The Finance Intern will be responsible for various day-to-day tasks including analyzing financial statements, conducting financial research, and assisting with accounting activities. The role will also involve communicating financial information effectively and working collaboratively with the finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the finance team in day-to-day tasks, including data entry and documentation.
• Assist in financial data entry, recording transactions, and maintaining financial records in accounting software or spreadsheets.
• Support the preparation of financial reports, statements, and presentations (Pension, VAT schedule) for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in reconciling bank statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other financial accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Participate in audits and compliance reviews by providing documentation, conducting research, and assisting with audit preparations.
• Conduct research on industry trends, market conditions, and financial regulations to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Support finance manager in ad-hoc projects, special assignments, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including accounting, treasury, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A), to exchange information and coordinate activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of financial information, adhering to company policies, procedures, and compliance standards.
• Assist in updating and maintaining financial databases, spreadsheets, and reports, ensuring data accuracy and consistency of a few entities.
• Provide administrative support to finance team members, such as scheduling meetings, organizing files, and handling correspondence.
• Learn and utilize financial software systems (Sage), tools, and applications to perform tasks and analyze data effectively.
• Take initiative to learn about different areas of finance, ask questions, and seek opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Analytical Skills, Finance, and Accounting skills
• Experience in analyzing financial statements and conducting financial research
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work well in a team and collaborate effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related field
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Familiarity with financial software systems (e.g., Sage) is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience producing Financial reports (Monthly and Quarterly)
• Do you have experience working with Sage Software
• How many years of core Finance experience do you have

Application Deadline: 02/02/2025