VACANCIES
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
The Accounts Assistant is responsible for supporting the Finance and Accounts function through the accurate processing of financial transactions, maintenance of accounting records, inventory management, and administrative support. The role ensures timely processing of payments, proper record-keeping, effective inventory control, and compliance with internal financial procedures.
Reporting Line
- Reports directly to the Head of Accounts (GCFO)
- Maintains functional relationships with all departments and business units.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounts and Finance
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of accounting entries, maintaining the integrity and completeness of financial records.
- Review and verify approvals on the electronic memo platform to ensure transactions are duly authorised before processing
- Process payments and supporting documentation, including payment vouchers, invoices, receipts, employee reimbursements, and statements of account.
- Record and maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions within the accounting system.
- Support the accounts team by posting financial transactions accurately to the General Ledger in accordance with the Company’s accounting policies and procedures.
- Prepare and maintain expense reports and other financial records.
- Assist in the reconciliation of bank accounts, supplier statements, and other financial records.
- Maintain proper filing and archiving of financial documents, ensuring ease of retrieval and compliance with record-retention requirements.
- Support month-end and year-end financial closing activities.
- Assist in preparing schedules and documentation required for audits and regulatory reviews.
- Ensure compliance with the Company’s financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Prepare and process bank deposits, including cash and cheque transactions.
2. Inventory and Procurement Management
- Coordinate the procurement of stationery and other approved office consumables.
- Maintain adequate inventory levels to ensure the continuous availability of stationery and office supplies.
- Receive and inspect incoming stationery and consumables, verifying quantities and quality against purchase orders and delivery notes.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and perform periodic stock counts and reconciliations.
3. Administrative Support
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Finance and Accounts Department.
- Assist with document management, filing, correspondence, and records administration.
- Respond to internal requests relating to financial records and inventory matters.
- Perform other duties and special assignments as may be assigned by the Head of Accounts.
- Provide support to other business units within Agusto & Co. as required.
Key Competencies
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping practices.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- Professional certification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 1–3 years’ relevant experience in accounting, finance function.
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems is desirable.
DIGITAL GROWTH EXECUTIVE
We are looking for a creative, energetic and digitally savvy person to elevate Agusto & Co.’s online presence and support business growth through impactful digital marketing. The successful candidate will create compelling content, manage our social media platforms, increase brand visibility, grow online engagement, and generate quality business leads
POSITION IN THE COMPANY
- Reports directly to the Head Business Development
- Has functional links with the other departments
SCOPE OF THE JOB
- Drive Agusto & Co.’s digital presence by enhancing brand awareness, thought leadership and engagement across all digital platforms
- Develop and manage compelling digital content that promotes the company’s products, services, research, events and corporate initiatives while maintaining a consistent brand identity.
- Leverage digital marketing initiatives to generate leads, strengthen client engagement, support marketing campaigns and contribute to the achievement of business development objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute the company’s digital marketing and social media strategy.
- Create engaging content for LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook, the company website and other digital channels.
- Translate research, ratings, consulting insights and company activities into compelling digital content.
- Manage the company’s social media platforms, including scheduling posts, monitoring engagement and responding to enquiries where appropriate.
- Grow the company’s online community and increase brand visibility through organic and paid campaigns.
- Support the promotion of company events, publications, training programmes and thought leadership initiatives.
- Maintain the company website by ensuring content is current and relevant.
- Track digital performance metrics and prepare monthly analytics reports with recommendations.
- Stay abreast of emerging digital marketing trends and recommend innovative ideas to improve online visibility.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- Good understanding of finance and its concepts would be preferred.
- 2–4 years’ experience in digital marketing, social media management or content creation.
- Experience managing corporate social media accounts is required.
- Experience in B2B, financial services or professional services is an added advantage.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Excellent content writing and storytelling skills.
- Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital marketing trends.
- Proficiency in Canva and basic video editing tools.
- Knowledge of Google Analytics, SEO and social media analytics.
- Creative, proactive and commercially minded.
- Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and deliver measurable results in a fast-paced environment.
Financial Analyst
POSITION IN THE COMPANY
- Reports directly to the Rating Manager
- Has functional links with the other departments.
SCOPE OF THE JOB
- Prepare rating reports and analysis on financial institutions assigned within the time line agreed with the rating manager.
- Act as Industry specialist on the industry assigned to him/her. This will include preparing research report(s) on this industry within the time line agreed with the Head of Research and keeping abreast of developments in this industry.
- Prepare Client Specific Research as assigned.
- Study the financial institutions space closely and keep self and company records up to date on developments within the industry.
- Speaking at Industry Seminar.
- Teaching of financial management related courses
- Prepares articles for publication on Agusto newsletter or external media
KEY TASKS
- Preparing Industry Study on the industry assigned, based on outline and time line agreed with the Head of Research.
- Analyzing and presenting the information gathered in the Agusto & Co.’s standard format (this includes updating background information, spreading financial statements, writing analyst’s comments and conducting peer comparison).
- Quarterly updates on assigned industries in the Agusto Market Intelligence portal.
- Teaching any of the following courses: Basic Accounting, Financial Analysis, Core Credit and other courses.
- Maintain relationships with client’s employees and companies supervisory /regulatory authorities to monitor and keep informed of developments within the industry.
- Reading and understanding the macro-economic data available on Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda and Kenya.
- Reading and understanding data available on assigned institutions in Nigerian, Ghanaian, Rwandan and Kenyan economies.
- Reading and understanding the required rating methodologies.
- Gathering basic information on each company to be rated and preparing monthly rating updates for inclusion on the website.
- Conducting quarterly rating review of companies assigned to him/her to ensure ratings are still valid.
Qualification and Requirement
- Good bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Accounting, Finance or related fields
- Relevant professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA or CFA)
- MBA or MSc and financial modelling skill will be an advantage
- Minimum 3 years of experience working as a credit/financial analyst in a reputable financial service/consulting organisation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Excellent communication and business writing skills