Finance Officer/Analyst at Prepclass Nigeria

Reports to: Finance Supervisor and MD

Purpose of the Job

• Performs day to day accounting, financial/management reporting and treasury tasks
• Ensures timely and accurate disbursement of funds and management audits.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions.
• Prepare and verify the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
• Support with monthly account closure i.e. Including reconciliation of bank accounts and various vendor’s accounts reconciliations.
• Manages Accounts Payables including processing invoices, following up on vendors and resolving discrepancies
• Manages Accounts Receivables including processing receipt, producing statement of accounts, collections on overdue accounts and account reconciliation when required
• Processing employee expense reports, verifying expenses are within the company guidelines, correcting errors, questioning abnormal expenses and posting into the finance system
• Prepare monthly and quarterly report on variances
• Support with preparation of trial balance and supporting documentation for all statutory account; ensure all journals are electronically filed and referenced for ease of access when required
• Ensure tax compliance & remittances and other statutory obligations as and when due (VAT, WHT, PAYE, NCD) etc.
• Manage the liquidity position of the organization and proactively invest loose cash.
• Prepare the financial statements of the organization in compliance of the applicable financial reporting and regulatory guidelines and oversee external audit processes.

Person Profile

• The ability to communicate well and get along with other team members and functional peers and work independently within an integrated team with willingness to seek guidance when needed
• Clear and effective decision making is required and rapid response to many operational, production and drilling issues that arise
• Willing to adapt quickly to quick changes in direction.
• Internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills
• Good interpersonal skills and listening ability
• Detailed and ability to see the big picture
• A strong ability to be adaptable and flexible
• Ability to build a team and position for high level delivery.
• Work experience: Minimum of 2 year's experience in a finance function
• Age requirement: Maximum age of 35 years (39 years if female).
• Computer skills: Extensive computer skills in using Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) plus other accounting software pertinent to work performed would be an advantage.
• Management Ability: Able to effectively communicate with a wide variety of people (written and verbal) at all levels.
• Good team player.
  

Technical skills:

• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Knowledge of accounts payable
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures
• Organizing and prioritizing
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem-solving skills

Academic Qualification

• First degree in Accounting, Economics or a Finance related discipline, or
• Other Finance and Accounting related professional qualifications.

Professional Qualification:

• ACA, CMA, ACCA will be an added advantage.