Finance & Administration Officer at Fosad Consulting

Our client is in need of Finance and Administartion officer in lagos

• Assist in the finance and budget activities of the office including assisting in preparation of annual budget submission and revisions by estimating the cost of employee as well as rental and utilities, office equipment and supplies, printing, and other contracts, services or running expenses, to include in the budget.
• Report financial and management accounting information
• Verify all expense claims to certify correctness and ensure that all appropriate supporting documents have been provided
• Extract and manage monthly financial reports of all active projects/ contracts from the accounting/financial system.
• Act as primary liaison with third-party accounting company and financial auditors
• Ensure periodic statutory remittances (e.g. pension/PAYE/VAT/WHT)
• Ensure that all payment requisitions are processed and approved as required
• Provide ongoing review and improvements to financial and process controls
• Ensure that all cash and cheque payment requests are duly completed, certified and approved by authorized staff and all necessary supporting documents are provided before payment is done
• Perform treasury transactions in the accounting, monitoring the documentation and assuring its completeness
• Maintain filing system for vouchers and all financial instructions/guidelines issued and filing system and ensuring the documentation is regularly updated
• Maintenance of an effective banking system including preparing monthly bank reconciliation
• Manage office operations: Ensure regular supply of power, water; ensure timely supply and adequacy of office supplies e.g. stationery, ink, paper; proper maintenance and safety of office
• Proper maintenance of office files including client, accounting and contract files (ease of retrieving information)
• Oversee the operation of office accounts, planning and monitoring of expenditure, liaising with third-party vendors (obtain best pricing for quality always)
• Efficient coordination of employee use of the office vehicle and other office equipment such as electricity generator
• Develop and follow internal control procedures to prevent fraud and mismanagement of financial and company resources
• Ensure application of institutional financial policies and guidelines
• Advocate incorporation of financial considerations into processes and procedures
• Execute any other related tasks as required

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Competencies

• Education and Work Experience
• Minimum of a University degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in similar role
• Knowledge of IFRS and prior experience in use of quick books and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software desirable
• Knowledge in an office Administration role
• Completion of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)

Competencies and Skills

• Management and leadership skills
• Project management skills
• Good business management skills
• Good relationship management skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Good report writing and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, power point, and excel)
• Working knowledge of accounting software - SAGE
• Good team working skills
• High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability
• High integrity and ethical standards
• Attention to detail