Finance Officer at ARCO Worldwide Services Limited

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions.
• Post journal entries and update the general ledger.
• Prepare bank, cash, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain petty cash and asset registers.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of all accounting records.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Assist in preparing management accounts and financial analysis.
• Support budget preparation and monitor departmental budget performance.
• Track expenses and revenue for various projects and operations.

Payments & Cash Management

• Process vendor payments, staff reimbursements, and operational disbursements.
• Review invoices, supporting documents, and ensure compliance before payment.
• Monitor cash flow and advise management on variances or shortfalls.
• Maintain proper controls over cash and bank transactions.

Compliance, Audit & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and statutory regulations.
• Support internal and external audit exercises.
• Maintain clean, audit-ready financial files and schedules.
• Strengthen internal control procedures across the finance function.

Operational & Cross-Department Support

• Work closely with procurement, operations, and project teams to validate financial transactions.
• Support project costing, billing, and financial documentation for client projects.
• Provide timely financial information for decision-making.
• Identify financial risks and highlight them to management.

Other Duties

• Participate in financial process improvement initiatives.
• Handle special projects and tasks assigned by the Head of Finance.
• Represent the finance department in cross-functional meetings where required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Professional certification or progress toward certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA) is an advantage.
• 2–4 years of experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.