Finance Officer at Ecobank Nigeria

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
3 years ago

Additional Details

Job ID
37782
Job Views
108

Job Description



Job Purpose



  • Responsible for the day-to-day management of our financial transactions and procedures.

  • Ensures accurate records of all daily transactions.


Key Responsibilities



  • Manage all accounting operations including Cost Accounting and Revenue Recognition.

  • Support the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.

  • Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.

  • Prepare regulatory reports and monthly proof of accounts.

  • Research technical accounting issues for compliance.

  • Support month-end, year-end close process, and audits (internal and audits).

  • Ensure quality control of postings, financial transactions, documentation, and financial reporting.

  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

  • Manage Fixed Assets register by running depreciation and amortization schedules and correct update of assets register


Internal Relationship



  • Investment Banking

  • Securities and Asset management

  • Custodial Services

  • Internal Audit

  • EDC Support Functions (Operations, HR, IT & Legal, compliance)

  • ETI /Group Finance

  • EDC affiliates finance


Experience & Qualifications



  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

  • Professional accounting qualification e.g. CPA. ACCA

  • Knowledge of local accounting regulations

  • Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures


Skills, Capabilities & attributes:



  • Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data

  • Experience with creating financial statements

  • Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process

  • Excellent accounting software user and administration skills

  • Excellent analytical and numerical skills


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