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.