Finance Officer / Head of Finance at Westfield Consulting

Job Description

• S/He will handle ALL tax matters, interface with Tax Authorities and filing of all statutory returns as expected.
• Meets accounting financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; preparing business plans and cash flow forecasts, scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.
• General book-keeping and implementing on-going control of cash transactions including reconciliation of bank statements and accounts and resolution of any discrepancies.
• Monitor monetary cash inflow activity for all clients both new and existing.
• Preparation of management reports, including monthly and annual accounts; analyzing operating and financial statements for profitability ratios.
• Work with the External Auditors to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit.
• Preparing payrolls, records of prepaid assets, accounts receivable, accruals and payment of employee salaries. Oversee the timely and regular payment of utility bills and tax levies.
• Maintain the organization’s financial security by maintaining compliance with internal controls.
• Briefing the MD/CEO weekly on the company’s financial position.
• Generate Debtors and Creditors list
• Maintenance of company cash flow
• Disbursement of petty cash
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements
• Daily update of company’s accounting software
• Ensuring smooth working relationship with all customers (Vendors, Creditors & debtors)
• Preparing monthly income & expenditure report for Management’s use
• Managing Companies International Project Accounts and Financial Reporting.
• Any other duties as deemed fit and assigned by Management

Job Requirements

• B.Sc / HND with 5-7 years cognate experience in a media, service-oriented or Tax Consultancy firm.