Finance Officer at Persianas Retail Limited

Position Summary/Objectives

• The Finance Officer performs a variety of financial and bookkeeping duties according to established policies and procedures. He analyses and prepares financial and management reports as well as provides accurate and timely financial information to Line Manger and the Management.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate financial administration (creditors, debtors, salary administration, ledgers) and monitors the cash flow, the goods flow, accounts, and other financial transactions.
• Develops system for the maintenance of accurate financial records.
• Maintains an efficient financial information system.
• Prepares periodic financial reports, statement of performance account and financial position
• Ensures compliance with defined accounting policies and financial reporting standards.
• Performs financial analysis as required
• Provides assistance with stock reconciliation and reports at our fashion retail and cinema outlets as required.
• Prepares, fills and ensures prompt remittance of all statutory payments towards including VAT, PAYE tax, employee and Company pension contributions.
• Liaise with Auditors/ Tax consultant and external Auditors (FIRS/LIRS etc.) on various audit activities.
• Perform periodic ledger, creditors, repayment and bank reconciliations as required.
• Oversees POS and Bank collection.
• Manage the receipts and deposits of cash and bank transactions, including foreign transfers, to ensure the accuracy of company’s financial position.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

Job Requirements:

• Good working knowledge of Accounting Software/computers/ Microsoft office.
• Good financial and accounting knowledge, including understanding of finance best practices and IFRS/ international accounting and financial reporting standards.
• Good communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and people management skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Accounting and Finance.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CMA.
• Minimum of four (4) years relevant experience in Accounting/ Finance.