Brass is a fast-growing fintech company redefining how businesses manage financial operations and spend. Our platform provides entrepreneurs and growth-stage companies with the tools to manage cash flow, banking, payments, and reconciliations, all in one place. We’re on a mission to power financial productivity for African businesses.

As an Accounts and Reconciliation Associate, you will support core financial operations with focus on reconciliation, accounts payable, cost accounting, tax filings, and budgeting. You will also be responsible for preparing monthly financial statements and maintaining accurate financial records across internal systems and external platforms.

This is a full-time hybrid role, ideal for a finance professional with experience in fintech or commercial banking, strong attention to detail, and a solid grasp of both transaction-level accounting and operational financial reporting.

This role also offers a clear growth pathway into a Financial Operations role.

Reconciliation & Settlement

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation across all bank accounts, virtual wallets, and external financial platforms.
• Investigate and resolve transaction discrepancies in a timely and auditable manner.
• Track pending settlements and ensure timely reporting and resolution.

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

• Process and record all vendor invoices and support accurate payment scheduling.
• Maintain up-to-date supplier documentation, aging schedules, and expense categorizations.
• Collaborate with procurement and operations to ensure completeness and accuracy of vendor records.

Financial Reporting & Budgeting

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for internal use.
• Assist in the preparation and tracking of budgets across cost centers.
• Provide support during audits and month-end closing activities.

Cost Accounting

• Monitor and track cost allocation across departments and product lines.
• Analyze direct and indirect costs, and report cost variances to management.
• Partner with operations to validate input costs and recommend areas for optimization.

Tax Compliance & Statutory Filings

• Prepare and support VAT, PAYE, and WHT filings with tax consultants.
• Maintain up-to-date statutory documentation for internal and external reviews.

Process & System Improvement

• Support development of SOPs and automation of reconciliation, expense, and reporting workflows.
• Collaborate across teams to streamline financial operations and ensure accuracy of data flows.

• Experience: Minimum 3 years in a finance or accounting role, with experience in reconciliation, payables, and cost accounting (fintech or commercial bank preferred).
• Accounting & Tax Knowledge: Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, cost structure management, and local tax compliance.
• Certifications: B.Sc/HND in Accounting, Finance or related field. Professional certification (or in progress) such as ACA, ACCA, or ICAN is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel, familiarity with ERP systems or accounting tools (QuickBooks, Sage), and ability to work with data exports from payment platforms.
• Soft Skills: Detail-oriented, proactive, analytical mindset, team player, and clear communicator.