Finance Officer at Alert Microfinance Bank

Job Summary

• Finance Officer at Alert Microfinance Bank is responsible for all financial aspects of a business or organization, prepare financial reports, and ensure that all financial transactions are conducted legally and ethically.

Job Description

• Develops and maintains financial systems
• Plans, directs, and controls accounting and financial operations
• Prepares reports and documents covering accounting transactions for management review
• Ensures that accurate records are kept by standard practices
• Establishes budgets, forecasts future cash flows, provides periodic financial analysis
• Monitors budget performance, expenditure control
• Manages invoicing procedures to collect money owed by clients/customers

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc or HND in Accounting and Finance related field.
• Minimum of 2 - 3 years of Cognate experience as Finance Manager is a MUST.
• Previous experience from Microfinance Banks and proficient use of Bankone and accounting software E.g Quickbooks, Peachtree, SAP is an additional advantage
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional association, e.g. ACA, ICAN, ACCA. Is an additional advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office package, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Demonstrates ability to identify problems.

Skills:

• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Flexibility.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and to multi-task to meet deadlines.
• Promotes team work, contributes towards building team consensus and acts as a team player.
• Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.