Finance Officer at First Ally

Job Role

First Ally Trust Microfinance Bank providing support to the Financial Control Team by carrying out accounting and reporting functions to aid decision-making.

Job Responsibilities 

• Carry out treasury and investment functions to ensure optimal liquidity management.
• Ensure regular reconciliation of all banking transactions. 
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports. 
• Ensure financial reports are in compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS).
• Monitor financial performance by measuring and analysing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimising the impact of performance variances.
• Manage relationships with regulatory bodies e.g. LIRS, FIRS etc. and ensure timely remittances 
• Ensure adequate insurance coverage on all operational activity 
• Ensure adequate controls on all financial activities to safeguard financial assets.
• Authorise expenditure/transactions in line with the bank’s approval limits and budget 
• Carry out performance management functions 

Qualification/skills 

• HND/BSc in Accounting, Economics or Banking and Finance 
• ICAN or ACCA qualification 
• Knowledge of financial management systems, accounting policies and standards, tax management, etc.
• Experienced in treasury and investment management. 
• Knowledge of the microfinance banking framework.
• Experienced in the preparation of financial statements.
• Strong client relationship management and customer service skills.
• Team player with the ability to work with multiple parties.
• Advanced computer software skills, including Microsoft Excel.