Job Context
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Associate to manage the financial operations of our Food Business – Homemade. This role involves overseeing inventory management, banking operations, process-to-pay cycles, and month-end closing, while collaborating closely with the homemade team.
Job Responsibilities
Inventory Management
Monitor and track inventory movements, ensuring accurate valuation and reconciliation.
Work closely with the operations and procurement teams to ensure proper documentation, approval, and recording of stock movements.
Perform periodic stock counts and investigate any discrepancies between physical and system records.
Ensure proper costing of inventory to maintain accurate financial reporting.
Purchase & Petty Cash Reconciliation
Reconcile purchases and supplier invoices with procurement records and inventory receipts, ensuring alignment with approved POs.
Monitor petty cash usage, ensuring proper documentation, approval, and replenishment processes are followed.
Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in purchase transactions, vendor payments, and petty cash records.
Prepare periodic reports on purchase variances and cash utilization.
Bank Account & Financial Process Management
Manage assigned bank accounts, ensuring all transactions are recorded and reconciled timely.
Process payments, track receipts, and monitor cash flow for the business unit.
Liaise with banks to facilitate transactions, resolve issues, and optimize banking processes.
Own bank reconciliations and petty cash reconciliations.
Process-to-Pay (P2P) Cycle
Oversee accounts payable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders and delivery receipts.
Maintain accurate records of vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies.
Financial Closing & Reporting
Assist in month-end and year-end financial closing, ensuring timely reporting of financial results.
Prepare reconciliations and ensure all expenses, accruals, and adjustments are correctly posted.
Support financial audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
Prepare financial reports or any ad-hoc reports as requested by the business head.
Collaboration & Relationship Management
Work closely with the operations team to align financial planning with business objectives.
Maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring smooth payment processes and resolving disputes.
Serve as the primary contact to our homemade business, managing correspondence and ensuring smooth financial operations.
Job Requirements
Must have at least 2 years proven experience in a Finance or Accounting role in a mid-sized company.
Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting
Must be Chartered or at the last stage of ICAN/ACCA certification
Strong understanding of inventory tracking, procurement processes, bank reconciliations, and accounts payable.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (operations, procurement, vendors, and banks).
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate financial records and meet deadlines.
Strong understanding of accounting and financial principles.
Proficiency in using Quickbooks.
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