Responsibilities.
- Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
- Prepare the company budget and supervise the development of financial forecasts.
- Monitor actual performance against budgeted figures and provide variance analysis.
- Develop and maintain financial models for reporting actuals, forecasts and budgets.
- Oversee preparation of account payables and receivables report and bank and cash reconciliations.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly payroll/salaries.
- Ensure accurate preparation of SSNIT, PAYE, VAT, Withholding tax returns and other statutory payments.
- Manage and maintain financial databases while ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
- Implement data quality controls and audits to identify and rectify errors.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
- Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices in financial analysis.
- Ensure subordinates comply with company policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field.
- Must have at least five (5) years of experience in the same or similar role.
- Should be proactive, strategic, analytical, customer focused and pay attention to details.
- Proficient in IFRS reporting standards.
- Must be honest, have strong values and keep information confidential.
- Must be a member of a professional body (ICAG, ACCA etc.)
- Excellent organizational, presentation, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, team playing, risk and time management skills.
- Extensive experience in the use of accounting software (QuickBooks, Tally, SAGE etc).
- Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Software suite (i.e. MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
