Job Description
Administrative Responsibilities
Perform a wide variety of executive administrative duties as required by daily operations in finance office
Liaise and negotiate with vendors and contractors on matters relating to the supply of office products including computers, stationery, etc
Supervise finance staff (accounts officers, inventory/store keepers) ensuring smooth running of the office.
Undertake any other ad-hoc projects as directed by the MD
Providing daily/Weekly reports on work status
Operational Responsibilities
Management of the finance function and overseeing the finance team.
Preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash flows
Maintenance of financial ledgers and accounting processes
Preparation of Monthly Consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet
Timely production of statutory and internal financial reports
Financial modelling and analysis
Cash management and treasury duties
Ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained
Overseeing the Payroll process
Preparation returns
Managing company operations and ensuring project timelines and budgets are met
Managing company accounting
Carrying out research and data collection;
Conducting analysis;
Preparing business proposals/presentations and reports;
Client relations management;
Identifying issues and forming hypotheses;
Formulating and implementing recommendations/solutions;
Carrying out weekly Market Intelligence survey and Reports to Management
Financial Intelligence
Communication Responsibilities
Independently respond to letters and general correspondence of a routine nature
Handle all inquiries within capacity
Confidentiality
Perform to earn Management’s full confidence
Assure discreet handling of all business
Keep business documents confidential
Qualifications
Minimum of a HND/BSc in accounting.
Mandatory and recognised fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) with previous financial control and management reporting experience.
4-5 years minimum experience in a similar function
You will be able to demonstrate your experience of managing a small accounting team
The candidate should be confident, a self starter, with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment
You must be able to demonstrate good attention to detail, good judgement showing logical decision making, and a hands on approach
A valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record is required.
Functional/Technical
Computer literate with good excel skills and solid understanding of accounting software (sage/peachtree) principles Project co-ordination experience
Independent judgment
Technical knowledge of the specific area of assignment and of overall company activities
Discreteness
Confidentiality
Integrity
High learning ability
Team Spirit
Proactiveness and foresightedness
Resourcefulness
Managerial
Manage and prioritise time
Plan and Organize and schedule work
Listen actively
Give clear information
Get unbiased information
Maintain accurate records
Identify and Solve Problems
Make decisions and weigh risk
Think clearly and analytically
Behavioural
Excellent communication skills
Friendly and approachable
Confident
Highly attentive to detail
Ability to multi -task
Ability to work well under pressure
Adaptive to change
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