Finance Intern Full Time

About Lendsqr

At Lendsqr, we constantly contemplate on the possibility of providing every African with loan access precisely when it’s required. In developed countries, remarkable stories of success are often rooted in citizens having access to loans for things like education, first homes, credit cards, and even mobile phones.

Over the last few years, Lendsqr has been revolutionizing how everyone can get loans easily by helping lenders with the technology, data, and services they need to launch their digital lending at scale.

Top digital lenders like Kredi Bank, Urgent10k, Irorun, and even Sterling Bank now depend on Lendsqr to power their lending systems.

But we cannot do all these without committed and incredibly smart people who share the same passion and vision for Africa. We need you. Join us!
About the role
The Lendsqr Finance and Operations team is looking for responsible, young, and exceptional candidates for the back-office operations, which include but are not limited to settlement, reconciliation, bank, and payment partner relationships. Lendsqr is currently establishing itself in various countries. However, at the moment, whilst we work remotely, we are only able to hire employee residents in Nigeria to ensure effective employee management. Candidates must have a minimum CGPA of 2:1.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile payments and transactions to ensure the accounting system reflects the correct positions
• Perform all required general ledger reconciliations.
• Keep accurate records of all daily transactions using the ERP
• Perform daily financial transactions such as verifying, calculating and posting accounts receivable data
• Ensure customer pay-outs are rightly matched to client’s profile
• Provide support in month-end performance reporting.
• Provide support to the accountant, external auditors and tax consultants by ensuring timely, organized and accurate compilation of required documents for financial statements audits and/or tax audits.
• Ensure all withholding tax, VAT and other taxes are withheld and remitted to relevant tax authorities on a monthly basis.
• Carryout other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Finance Manager.

Requirements

• Recent university graduate with or without NYSC experience.
• Minimum of 2:1 from Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or any other related field.
• Not more than 25 years old at their last birthday.
• Has a strong interest in fintech and wants to develop a career in that space.

Competencies/Skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Process-driven and deadline-oriented.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace

Compensation Structure
Base pay
Monthly data bonus
Other benefits as defined by company policy

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