Finance and Admin Officer at Berekkah Consulting Limited

Purpose statement: The Finance and Administration Officer will be responsible for leading, managing, tracking and reporting on financial management and tracking of activities of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post receipts, deposits, purchase orders, invoices, refunds, and other standard bookkeeping tasks
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Review and process reimbursements
• Prepare, track, and reconcile ledgers and budgets
• Prepare and submit payroll
• Create financial and inventory reports
• Prepare and file company tax documents
• Identify and correct miscalculations and financial discrepancies
• Run and update databases
• Develop and streamline operational efficiencies
• Contact delinquent accounts
• Stay current with all regulations, requirements, and laws

Administrative duties may include:

• Front desk customer service, including answering phones and greeting guests
• Keep a tidy and appropriate reception area
• Manage schedules for appointments and deadlines
• Take clear messages and communicate effectively with customers, clients, team members, and management
• Develop and maintain administrative processes
• Keep an organized file system

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience in financial management and program administration
• BSc in accounting, finance and administration, or a related degree
• Excellent excel and Microsoft office skills is a must, especially for functions relevant to financial management and accounting
• Excellent Quick Books expertise will be considered an asset
• Must be conversant with financial and accounting terminology
• Excellent communication skills
• Good time management skills and ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Superb customer service skills – must be able to work effectively with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds and technical expertise
• Must be dynamic and take initiative
• Must be a team player