Accounts Officer at Foteino Talento

Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Process approved financial transactions, including banking activities.
• Prepare and maintain accounts receivables and payables ledgers.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Generate sales/lodgement reconciliation reports, ensuring transparency.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports, including forecasts, budget variance analysis, and financial summaries.
• Monitor and report on outstanding accounts to maintain updated financial records.
• Handle the end-of-month financial close-out activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial files and ensure transactions are properly recorded in the relevant accounting systems.

Compliance & Audit Support:

• Ensure that all financial transactions comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support the internal and external audit processes by preparing and providing required financial documentation.

Petty Cash & Cash Management:

• Handle requests for petty cash, ensuring proper disbursement and timely reconciliation.
• Monitor cash balances to ensure liquidity and operational efficiency.

Specific Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Accounting or Finance; relevant professional certifications (Membership of ICAN/ ACCA) would be added advantage.
• At least 1-3 years of relevant experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Proficiency in financial accounting software (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks).
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to generate reports and perform data analysis.
• Familiarity with budget preparation and variance analysis.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reporting..
• Understanding of financial regulations and accounting best practices.