Job Description
Main Function
- The Finance officer is responsible for ensuring accurate computation and retirement of accounts.
- He/She is also responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.
Role and Task Complexities
Finance 90%:
- Prompt update on all current vouchers and cash books for payment
- Oversee accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
- Manage and reconcile all accounts and make certain all financial reporting deadlines are met
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processes
- Prompt resolution of accounting discrepancies and irregularities
- Prepare budget for staff and vendor payment
- Oversee accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
- Collect and analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and integrity of financial data
- Prompt generation of cash estimates and budget preparation for ongoing and prospective business ventures
- Any other task assigned by supervisor.
Research10%:
- Conduct financial research and analytical support to sales and marketing teams.
- Read periodical and or annual financial statements to assess the estimated future earnings.
- Participate in investors meetings and interact with the senior financial and management teams.
- Keep track of the changing trends in business processes, ensuing competition and new & changing regulatory policies to protect investors’ interests.
Technical Skills Requirements
- First Degree in Accounting
- At least 4 years’ experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data and analysis.
- Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations
- Knowledge and experience of accounting software and computer applications
Knowledge and Competences:
- Attention to details and accuracy
- Strong communication skills
- Information and task monitoring
- Analytical judgment and problem-solving skills
- Stress tolerance
- Risk assessment, analysis and management