Account Manager at Lumous

Lumos offers clean and affordable solar power to a market of 1.3 billion potential customers who live off the electricity grid.Lumos enables people to replace hazardous and expensive kerosene generators and lanterns with modern solar electricity that can power lights, cellphones, fans, computers, TVs and other small electronic devices (all at once, every day). By offering Solar Power as a Service, Lumos offers homes and small businesses a simple and affordable way to pay for electricity in small installments using their mobile phones

Account Manager


Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 5 years
Location: Abuja
Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit

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Description:

• Interpret financial information and report factors influencing business performance
• Accountable for preparation, monitoring and management of companywide budget vs. actual utilization report
• Responsible for preparing accurate periodic financial reports to meet specified deadlines; ensuring financial record keeping and reporting processes meet government agencies and auditors’ requirements
• Ensure full compliance with all tax requirements and regulations 
• Conducting periodic reviews and evaluation of expenses for cost efficiency opportunities
• Monitor cash flow and predict future cash trends
• Analyze trends and report industry / market / competition behavior to management
• Liaising with external auditors to ensure annual monitoring is completed as required
• Develop and maintain external relationships with appropriate stakeholders and contacts; bankers, solicitors, auditors, statutory organizations (Federal Inland Revenue Service etc.)

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Educational Qualifications & Functional / Technical Skills

• A first degree in Finance or Accounting
• Master’s degree or equivalent
• Relevant certifications; ICAN, ACCA

Relevant Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting or financial role
• Certified Accountant with minimum 3 years experience
• Must be versatile with financial regulations and legislation
• Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP (must)

Other requirements (Behavioral etc.)

• Functional Competencies
• Working knowledge of accounting and financial systems (ERP preferably)
• Advanced Excel Skills

General Competencies

• Analytical mindset; Problem Solving Skills
• People Management Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Good negotiation and customer relation skills
• Integrity and high level of professionalism