Main Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
- Compile, analyze, and provide timely fiscal management reports, including monthly and annual accounts, along with necessary commentary and comparisons to previous time frames as well as to the Budget.
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
- Reinforce financial data confidentiality and ensure timely data backup.
- Prepare for financial audit and coordinate the audit process. Preparation of baseline information and schedule and coordination of the external audits.
- Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
- Assist in preparing timely and accurate budgets and forecasts.
- 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 and regulations and integrity of financial data.
- Prepare and provide timely information and analysis of accounts as requested.
- oversee accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
- evaluate and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments, and future revenues.
- Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
- Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities.
- complete general ledger operations, prepare journal entries.
- monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements
- reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts.
- draw up monthly financial reports.
- prepare analysis of accounts as requested.
- assist with year-end closings.
Education and Requirements
- BSc in Accounting, Finance, or relevant degree, Additional certification (CPA or CMA) would be an added advantage.
- Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
- Experience with general ledger functions.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles
- Knowledge of finance and economic principles
- Knowledge of auditing practices and principles
- Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations
- Knowledge and experience of accounting computer applications
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical skills
- Strong planning, organizational skills, and communication skills.
- Strategic thinking
- Information and task monitoring
- Good judgment and problem-solving
- Supervisory skills
- Team player
- Ability to work independently and under stressful conditions.
How to Apply
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a reputable organization apply now! Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by 2nd December 2024.
