Assistant TA to the CEO on Finance at Matrix Energy Group

Job Purpose:

To provide support to the Technical Assistant and executive leadership in reviewing the best practice in financial accounting, tax/fiscal planning, and overall treasury operations management, including short term liquidity and long-term solvency of Matrix Energy Limited at an acceptable cost and risk.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide support in quality assurance on the implementation of the accounting internal control and ensure compliance with accounting and control standards.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Support the TA in ensuring the accuracy of all balances in the statement of financial position.
• Ensure that all statutory requirements of Matrix are met.
• Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit with the approved external auditor.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Assist with financial reporting as required at Board meetings and the Annual General Meetings and provide advice to support the decision-making process.
• Prepare all supporting financial information for authorized groups as may be required from time to time.
• Maintain a comprehensive system of accounting records periodically generate financial reports.
• Ensure that financial reports comply with current accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Analyze capital investments, contract negotiations, and pricing decisions.
• Periodically reviews bank reconciliations as required. 
• Support the maintenance of a system of controls over all transactions.
• Create monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts.
• Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing.
• Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities.
• Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies.
• Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations.
• Report to the TA with timely and accurate financial information as required. 
• Any other tasks that may be assigned by the TA.

Requirements

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a finance related discipline preferably a second-class upper grade. 
• ACCA or ACA qualifications required.
• Knowledge of IFRS and its applicability desirable. 
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in finance or accounting position. 
• Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, change management and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems. Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.