Finance Officer at Prestigious Consulting Group

Job Summary

• The Finance Officer will be responsible for managing the organization’s financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, budget management, and full compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
• The role requires a highly detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills, financial discipline, and the ability to support management with sound financial insights.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting:

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, reports, and statements.
• Monitor daily financial transactions, including income, expenses, and cash flow.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review.
• Ensure timely bank reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies.

Budgeting & Cost Control:

• Support budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis.
• Track expenditure against approved budgets and flag variances promptly.
• Implement cost-control measures to improve financial efficiency.

Accounting & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and financial regulations.
• Manage statutory deductions and remittances including PAYE, pension, VAT, and WHT.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing required documentation.
• Maintain proper documentation for all financial transactions.

Payroll & Vendor Management:

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Manage vendor payments, invoices, and reconciliations.
• Ensure proper approval and documentation for all disbursements.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement:

• Enforce internal financial controls to safeguard company assets.
• Identify gaps in financial processes and recommend improvements.
• Support management with financial analysis and decision-making insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 3–5 years relevant experience in a finance or accounting role with 3-6 years experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) is an added advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Financial discipline and accuracy
• Strong reporting and documentation skills
• Compliance and risk awareness
• Confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines