Experience Account Officer at EdgeBase Technologies

JOB SUMMARY

To develop and ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures and guidelines across Edgebase, whilst collaborating closely with the Managing Director and Management of the Company to ensure procedures are understood and embedded into the control function of the organization.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accounts and Financial Reports
• Maintaining financial data, records and information for financial reporting;
• Preparation of monthly Management Accounts and other reports required by Management;
• Preparation of Annual statutory accounts;
• Managing internal control procedures and compliance with financial operational procedures;
• Supervising account payables to ensure that purchasing and payment procedures are complied with;
• Managing account receivables;
• Managing staff advances and retirement;
• Managing staff payroll;
• Managing statutory deductions and remittances to tax authorities; and
• Providing advisory services to top management on areas of finance operations.

 Budgets and Financial Planning

• Managing budgets and other controls, including Annual budget for Client approval;
• Ensuring that financial commitments are in alignment with approved budget;
• Highlighting areas of budget variance for Management review;
• Managing financial planning and cash management.
• External Finance-Related Activities
• Liaising with External Auditors for Financial Year-end audit;
• Managing relationships with the banks to ensure quality services are provided;
• Laising with Tax authorities.

POSITION OBJECTIVE AND KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

To manage the financial and statutory accounting processes; responsible for all matters relating to tax; compliance and meeting reporting deadlines; liaising with and supporting non-finance staff; providing ad hoc analysis as requested by the business; assisting with the budgeting and forecasting process.

 Key Performance Indicators

• Achievement of Planned Budget
• Adherence to Financial Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
• Timeliness and Accuracy of Reports
• Audit Queries Received
• Leakages and Losses Due to Negligence
• Sanctions By Regulatory and Statutory Bodies

 JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Academic and Professional:  

• Degree in Accounting or Business Related Course. with IFRS experience.
• Must be systems literate with budgeting skills.
• Possession of a Masters’ degree and ICAN Certification would be an advantage.

Experience:                                                    

• 5 years as Senior Account officer in a similar role within either the private or public sector. Professional qualification will be added advantage