Job Vacancies at Seedstars

Lagos Mainland    27-03-2020
 

Description



Job Type: Contracted to Full Time
Department: Lendigo

About the Job


If Fintech sounds interesting to you and if autonomy, a steep learning curve and responsibility from day one is what you desire, then you might be the right fit for us!

We are currently seeking passionate individuals with a flair for credit and collections to join our team in Lagos, Nigeria.

Your main responsibility is ensuring that our customers make payments on time while working closely with other teams together. Moreover, you will also be accountable for improving our overall collections rate. The Credit Collections Tele Agent will report to the Head of Portfolio.

Ideal candidates will be extremely flexible with scheduling, working shifts and working weekends and occasionally on holidays.


Key Responsibilities


Decide regularly which loans may be terminated and supervise the termination process

Look after insolvent borrowers in the context of e.g. administration, liquidation, debt management plan as well as bankruptcy

Enhancing the collection process and working with the internal team and external collection agencies, integration with Customer Support unit

Ensuring the collection process is operated effectively

Gathering and analyzing business requirements from Credit Collection stakeholders

Introducing collections initiatives to test new ideas aiming at lowering defaults, by leveraging on data and technology

Preparation of reports, providing insights based on data analysis and identification of patterns

Regularly review the communication in use in order to achieve efficiency and effectiveness


Your Profile


Higher Education Qualifications in Business / Client Service / Customer Service / Marketing

Young, smart and hungry for achieving extraordinary results

Ability to adapt to new challenges in a dynamic and fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects

Excellent collaborator and team player

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Good grammar, spelling and punctuation

Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Previous experience in Customer Service in Finance related company is an added advantage

Must have completed the mandatory NYSC programme or have an exemption letter.


Benefits and perks


Coaching opportunities and learning Financial Technology from the best

Join a young, passionate, hungry and growing team of entrepreneurs & facilitators

Regular get-togethers like team events, etc.

Flexible working hours and offsite work arrangements

Health benefits



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Responsibilities
The day to day responsibilities will include:


Write software solutions in our companies which will change the way people perceive and use technology.

You will work in new generation mobile-first applications using the most recent methodologies and technologies: React, React Native, Python, Go.


What we look for in a person


You take pride in the code you write - it's clean, organised, and elegant

You want to work in an agile environment - we move quickly and ship code often

You really hate when stuff breaks and it keeps you up at night

You see the bigger picture (you realise that there are really exciting tasks and then there's bug fixing) but at the end of the day you're happy we're moving forward as a team, as a company, and as a product

You're friendly, interesting and cool to hang out with


Your tech skills


You are a quick learner - you pick up new frameworks and technologies quickly

Strong understanding of Node.js , Python, ReactJS is a plus

Up to date with latest HTML/CSS/AJAX/etc. – front-end stuff

Comfortable with SQL databases

Comfortable with Git

Write a unit test, but are not militant about things like testing frameworks and code coverage


Benefits and perks


Work from the coolest co-working space in Lagos: we got our private office at Seedspace in Ikoyi

Be part of a global movement and build your network in 80+ emerging markets

We are a young team of entrepreneurs who want to make things happen

You will be FREE, we give you the autonomy to "run the show"

Flexible working hours

Terrace with stunning 7th-floor view, where you can enjoy lunch served by the in-house restaurant



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Location:
Lekki, Lagos
Level: Mid Level

About the job


The Accountant will keep financial records, prepare reports, and update financial information. The Accountant must be familiar with accounting procedures and should have experience with accounting software programs (like Xero).

The ideal candidate will be able to process business transactions, handle accounts payable and receivable, expense reports, receipts, and other financial matters. Proven accounting experience required.


Who we are looking for


We’re focused on culture first. We want someone with a soul. Someone who does the right thing. Someone without ego. We’re looking for someone we want to hang out with, laugh with and work with. Social skills are a must.

We bet on raw talent over tenure. The baseline: candidates need to have a minimum of 1 - 3 years of relevant experience. That said, what we want most is someone that’s hungry. That’s more important to us than years of experience.

Experience growing and managing employees at an early stage company would be helpful, but not required.


Key Responsibilities


Prepare end-of-month reports

Prepare audits, forecasts, and other fiscal planning.

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the company including daily account reconciliation, cash/treasury management, and internal/external financial & compliance reporting

Prepare financial reports in accordance with local and regulatory accounting principles and ensure compliance with the accounting Policies (IFRS)

Support periodic reporting to stakeholders

Fact-checking invoices for payment and processing

Processing billing adjustments and refunds

Handling bookkeeping, including daily bank reconciliation

Maintaining Loan ledgers and other general ledgers on Xero

Interfacing with the company’s banking and business partners


Your Profile


1-3 years of proven audit and accounting/bookkeeping experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field preferred

Experience with the Big 4 Audit Firms in large business auditing is a big plus

Able to analyze financial records and transfer information

Self-motivated and self-directed

Accurate and precise attention to detail

Excellent time management skills; able to prioritize

Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports

Able to handle high volumes of daily data/information

Excellent computer skills: experience in accounting software (Xero), Expensify, SAGE, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)


Why our employees say they love working with us:


We were awarded as one of the most democratic workplaces in the world due to our freedom-centred practices (read here: seedsta.rs/worldblu)

We are on a mission to impact people’s lives in emerging markets

You get many growth opportunities and responsibilities early on. It’s one of the perks of a fast-growing international company

You work in an entrepreneurial culture where you’re surrounded by a young and diverse team

We strive by giving autonomy and flexibility to our teams. We have a flat hierarchy and a strong belief that responsible people should have the freedom to do their work when and how they want



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Level: Entry Level

Description


Are you interested in joining a fast-growing international startup, aiming at a meaningful financial inclusion of emerging markets and work in a flexible environment filled with learning opportunities?


About the Job


Through data science and a smartphone app, QuickCheck builds a credit profile of the borrower and enables Nigerians across the country to easily access microloans, without the need of any form of collateral or guarantor.

The key purpose for this job role is to help clients avoiding the risk of defaulting and minimize frictions in customer acquisition and retention


Responsibilities for this Role


Making calls to debtors and ensure that terms and conditions of loan facilities are complied with, i.e. prompt repayment

To embrace the challenge of minimizing loss resulting from non payment of loans

Ensuring the CRM tool is used to record interactions with clients, fast typing-speed while on the phone required

At ease with transitioning to Customer Support activities to assist customers in need of help, e.g. for repayments, loan applications, complaints, ... via phone, e-mail, social media

To provide feedback on collection activities for policy changes


Your Profile


You are a young professional, with high ambitions and desire to learn

You have an innate drive for exploring different options for reaching results

You love technology: familiar with internet, mobile apps, Android phones, e-mail, social media

You can handle multi-tasking and high pressure by prioritizing your work

You are an excellent communicator, with strong negotiation skills

Previous experience in credit collection or customer support with use of CRM, gives you an advantage


Benefits and Perks


Work from the coolest co-working space in Lagos: we got our private office at Seedspace in Ikoyi

Be part of a global movement and build your network in 80+ emerging markets

Join a young and entrepreneurial company, giving you autonomy and freedom to "run the show"

Growth opportunities (both locally and at global level) and support to achieve your mastery (by participating in our internal Seedstars Academy)

Terrace with stunning 7th floor view, where you can enjoy lunch served by the in-house restaurant



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About the Job


Through data science and a smartphone app, QuickCheck builds a credit profile of the borrower and enables Nigerians across the country to easily access microloans, without the need of any form of collateral or guarantor.

The key purpose for this job role is to help clients avoiding the risk of defaulting and minimize frictions in customer acquisition and retention


Responsibilities


Making calls to debtors and ensure that terms and conditions of loan facilities are complied with, i.e. prompt repayment

To embrace the challenge of minimizing loss resulting from non payment of loans

Ensuring the CRM tool is used to record interactions with clients, fast typing-speed while on the phone required

To provide feedback on collection activities for policy changes


Your Profile


You are a serving youth corper in Lagos with high ambitions and desire to learn

You have an innate drive for exploring different options for reaching results

You love technology: familiar with internet, mobile apps, Android phones, e-mail, social media

You can handle multi-tasking and high pressure by prioritizing your work

You are an excellent communicator, with strong negotiation skills.


Benefits and Perks


Work from the coolest co-working space in Lagos: we got our private office at Seedspace in Ikoyi

Be part of a global movement and build your network in 80+ emerging markets. To

Join a young and entrepreneurial company, giving you autonomy and freedom to "run the show"

Growth opportunities (both locally and at global level) and support to achieve your mastery (by participating in our internal Seedstars Academy)

Terrace with stunning 7th floor view, where you can enjoy lunch served by the in-house restaurant

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