To contribute to the functional support for the financial management function. This involves collecting, processing, investigating, understanding and analysing on transactional financial data and information.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy obtained from a reputable institution.
- Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA/ICAM)
Experience Required
- Minimum of 3 to 4 years of external audit experience
- Experience in an Accounting or Finance department, preferably in a Financial Institution will be an added advantage.
Additional Information
Key Job Functions
- Review transactional financial data and information integrity to ensure they accurately reflect the operating results of the bank.
- Drive the month end close processes including but not limited to processing of adjustment journals; and ensuring validity, accuracy and completeness of financial information in the general ledger.
- Obtain an understanding of the business environment and processes which are being supported in order to add value and allow for appropriate decision making to occur.
- Enforce the group guidelines and policies around financial management and financial control.
- Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts and provide commentary thereon.
- Assist in preparation of annual financial statements
- Be the point of contact between Finance and external auditors/internal auditors.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Challenging ideas
- Innovation
- Attention to Details
- Time Management
- Team Working
Technical Competencies:
- Vast knowledge in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Accounting Standard (IAS).
- Vast knowledge in double entry and bookkeeping
