Finance Officer at Infratel Africa

Duties and Responsibilities
You will perform financial operations as follows:

• Analyze and prepares budget and develops proposals with supporting documentation and justification. Leads analysis on financial conditions, business compliance matters and effectiveness of strategies and programs to business objectives, develops recommendations for senior leadership team for a variety of business issues.
• Provides financial statements for the leadership team such as monthly budgets and summary reports. Audits and approves invoices for contract payment. Drives common accounting practices, reconcilements, and consistent reporting.
• In collaboration with management, Head of Finance and stakeholders, plan and establish sustainable financial models and reports.
• Seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to the company
• Research and analyze financial reports and market trends
• Provide insightful information and expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision making
• Lead the initiative to make the IT purchasing process lean and efficient
• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as invoicing, and other transactions
• Lead activities with external companies such as auditors, in matters like tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary
• Track the company's financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
• Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports
• Present financial reports to leadership and management team members, stakeholders and executives.
• Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes.

Skills and Experience

• B.Sc / BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
• Any relevant certification is a plus.
• 2-3 years experience in a similar role
• In-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation and bookkeeping
• Hands-on experience with budgeting and risk management
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models
• Proficiency in accounting software
• Solid analytical and decision-making skills
• Leadership abilities.