Job Description
About the Job
Job Summary
The Job holder is to support the core functions for smooth and accurate report generation, payment processing, proper book-keeping, and investment tracking among others.
Reports to: Senior Finance Manager.
Job Description:
- Ensure accurate Departmental monthly Reporting by 13th of next month
- File ANNUAL TAX RETURNS with appropriate/ relevant tax authority by Jan 20th Every Year
- Prompt Supervision of all POSTINGS to ensure accuracy
- Ensure that all INTERNAL AUDIT MATTERS are resolved promptly
- Ensure accurate PAYMENT process-authorization, WHT deductions etc are carried out promptly
- Prepare BUDGET PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS on the 13th of the proceeding month
- Prepare FINAL ACCOUNTS monthly on the 13th of proceeding month
- Prompt preparation of annual unit and consolidated budget
- Timely supervision of all payments to vendors and staff
- Writing of minutes of F&GPC meetings 48 hours after meeting
- Any and every other function to ensure a world-class accounts Department.
Job Requirements/Competencies
- B.sc/HND in Accounting, Banking &Finance, Business Administration, or any related discipline.
- The Job Holder must have 7years cognate experience, supervisory capacity/experience and minimum of 3 years as a Senior Finance Officer or Accountant (or equivalent in a reputable Organization.
- Professional accounting qualification (ICAN/ACCA) is mandatory.
- M.sc in accounting or any related course is an added advantage.
- Has a sound understanding of accounting concepts and reporting requirements under relevant accounting standards.
- Has a sound understanding of VAT and WHT requirements.
- Cognate experience with bank reconciliation in insurance.
- Has previous financial accounting experience.
- Has a good eye for details.
- A very good knowledge of accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, and ERP is an added advantage.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Time management and organization.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Enhanced numerical and quantitative skills: These are key as you will be dealing with