Job title: Accountant Job at PressOne Africa
Company: PressOne Africa
Job description: PressOne Africa is an early-stage startup helping entrepreneurs retain their customers, through a centralised voice communication platform. We are on a mission to help entrepreneurs across Africa build more customer-centric businesses. With our business phone systems, entrepreneurs, no matter the size of their business, can handle customer communication like global brands.We are recruiting to fill the position below:Job Position: AccountantJob Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type Full timeJob Description
- We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to manage our revenue collection, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure full compliance with regulatory standards.
Role Overview
- As our Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day finance operations, including revenue tracking, invoicing, collections, financial reporting, and compliance.
- You will work closely with leadership to ensure the financial health of the company, support decision-making with accurate data, and implement efficient finance processes that support scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and optimize the end-to-end revenue collection process—from invoicing to follow-up and reconciliation.
- Ensure all customer billing is accurate and aligned with contract terms, especially for recurring subscription revenue.
- Maintain clear and timely financial reports, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
- Oversee accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks) and ensure up-to-date, audit-ready financial records.
- Monitor accounts receivable and proactively drive efforts to reduce overdue payments.
- Ensure full compliance with all regulatory and tax requirements.
- Generate financial insights and trends for leadership to support budgeting and strategic decisions.
- Support external audits and liaise with tax consultants and regulators as needed.
Key Success Metrics
- 100% of invoices sent on time and tracked.
- 80% invoice collection rate within agreed payment terms.
- Accurate monthly financial reporting delivered within 5 business days of month-end.
- Zero compliance penalties or missed statutory filings.
- Reduced average collection period and improved cash flow over time.
- Monthly financial insights are shared with leadership and used to inform business decisions.
Qualifications & Experience
- 4–7 years of professional accounting experience.
- ACCA and ICAN certification is required.
- Strong background in one or more of the following:
- SaaS company (subscription billing, renewals).
- Digital marketing agency with project-based billing.
- Proven experience managing revenue collection and improving cash flow.
- Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong understanding of tax and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills and a high level of attention to detail.
- Highly analytical and able to use data to improve financial operations.
Why Join Us
- Salary: N8,400,000 / Annum
- Be part of building a product that directly impacts thousands of businesses in Africa.
- Join a team that values clarity, excellence, and ownership.
- Fast-growing company backed by leading investors—with real career growth opportunities.
- Supportive work culture.
Expected salary: 8400000 per year
Location: Lagos, Lagos State
Job date: Fri, 23 May 2025 05:02:00 GMT