Financial Accountant at Work Place Centre Limited

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee bank account and cash management, cash flow forecasts, expenditure management and CAPEX procedures, tax management, fixed assets management and depreciation
• Daily, weekly, monthly and annual financial statements and company-wide financial performance report, management reports, etc., meeting deadlines
• Ensure that payroll is managed effectively and salaries paid promptly as at when due
• Ensure petty cash, cash and bank accounts are managed effectively and customer invoices are paid promptly with accurate records kept.
• In conjunction with Head of Finance, prepares budgets, forecasts and other financial plans and carry out continuous follow-ups.
• Liaison and relationship management with the banks, company’s internal auditors, statutory auditors and other legal authorities, ensuring compliance with statutory accounting requirements, regulations and fiscal obligations.
• Ensure that statutory accounts are maintained, most especially in such areas as PAYE, Withholding tax, Pension, Company tax, etc
• Ensure effective control of the company's financial accounting systems, policies and ensure procedures are appropriate and are complied with
• Monitor the input and processing of financial data Financial Application (NAVISION) ensuring data integrity
• In consultation with the Head of Finance, manage the financial risk of the company at the location (i.e. exchange rate risk, interest rate risk etc)
• Keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation. Carry out other tasks as may be assigned
• Manage investment in money market instruments (fixed deposit,call accounts etc), ensuring the company gets the best return out of its investments
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time ttime

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) required:

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices and financial management
• Knowledge of financial, budgetary and accounting systems, methods and control procedures
• Excellent organization, analytical and administrative skills
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Suite products – Word, Excel, Outlook, Power point and IMS application
• Excellent communication (oral and verbal) skills with demonstrated excellence in reporting and presentation ta high standard
• Ability twork in multicultural environment and with minimal supervision

Academic Qualifications and Experience required

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or related fields. A masters degree in will be added advantage. Additional qualification of ACA or ACCA is essential
• Minimum of 5years previous experience in Finance and Accounting functions. Experience in the oil and gas industry is added advantage
• Knowledge of Accounting database and software package (NAVISION) is essential and Compulsory.

Key Competencies
(The understanding of the observable and measurable knowledge, skills, abilities and personal attributes required tbe successful on the job)

Relationship Building:

• Develops and maintains working relationship with customers and staff
• Managing team goals, providing support while understanding people’s perception and concerns.

Planning & Organizing:

• Prioritises and delegates tasks effectively; handles multiple tasks appropriately, applying administrative and problem solving skills

Communication:

• Communicates clearly and coherently (verbal and written) for employees and external client understanding

Achieving Results:

• Sets priorities and adopts strategies which balance short term and long range objectives.
• Familiar with standards and processes tachieve apportioned tasks

People Development:

• Takes clear steps ttrain and mentor team members timprove on their performances
• Takes responsibility for others and own development

Negotiating and Influence:

• Persuades and convinces colleagues, superiors and clients tachieve goal for the company