Finance Officer at Smart Partners

Job Summary

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Finance Officer to support the company’s financial operations, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, proper cash management, and compliance with established financial procedures.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day accounting activities, reconciliations, payment processing, expense monitoring, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations:

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions and accounting records.
• Prepare and process invoices, receipts, payment vouchers and other financial documents.
• Monitor income, expenses, cash flow and daily financial activities.
• Maintain proper records of accounts payable and receivable.
• Process payments and ensure appropriate approvals and supporting documentation are obtained.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue payments.

Accounting & Reconciliation:

• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile customer, supplier and general ledger accounts.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
• Maintain accurate cash and petty cash records.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

Reporting & Compliance:

• Prepare periodic financial and management reports.
• Assist with budgeting, expense tracking and variance analysis.
• Ensure financial transactions comply with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Provide supporting documents for audits and assist with internal and external audit processes.
• Maintain proper and confidential filing of financial records.

Requirements

• B.Sc. / HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• 3–4 years’ relevant experience in accounting or finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Good understanding of accounts payable, receivable and cash management.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Professional accounting qualification or relevant certification is an added advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Financial accuracy and attention to detail
• Analytical and numerical ability
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Financial reporting
• Reconciliation and record keeping
• Proficiency in Excel/accounting systems.