Finance Officer at Workforce Group

Job Objectives

• The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for receiving, processing, and verifying invoices related to accounts payables

Job Responsibilities
Raising of Vendors purchase Order on Sage and Reconciling of Vendors Account:

• Compilation of the approved schedule for risk and compliance approval
• Raising of vendors purchase order on sage
• Monitor of approved vouchers for payment to ensure that no payment is delayed
• Reconciliation of Vendors account on sage

Handling all staff remittances (Pension, PAYE, NHF, NSITF, VAT and WHT):

• Prepare schedule and check for discrepancies
• Follow up on the banks for evidences of transactions especially the PAYE remittance.

Staff Loan Processing:

• Process staff loan request
• Prepare monthly loan deduction schedule for the payroll team
• Attends to staff complains on loan and ensuring that disbursement is done within the agreed time frame (Less than 24 Hours)

Taxation:

• Engaging the tax consultant for update on our tax liabilities
• Computation of tax liability to compare with amount claimed by the Internal revenue service
• Follow up on Tax Clearance certificate (TCC) for individuals and the Organization
• Respond to state IRS request.

Petty cash Management:

• Process petty cash
• Follow up with staff for receipt to be attached on the vouchers
• Reconcile the vouchers

Competency Requirement:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong business acumen
• High level of organization
• Knowledge of cash management principles
• Excellent leadership skills
• Understanding and experience of treasury accounting including FX, liquidity, cashflow and various financial instruments
• Sound understanding of accounting principles

Educational Qualification and Desired Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 1 year in similar roles.

Personal Attribute & Character:

• A high level of integrity and ethical behavior in managing financial transactions and sensitive information.
• The capacity to identify financial challenges, propose solutions, and make strategic decisions to optimize financial outcomes.
• Effective communication skills to convey complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• The ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines in a fast-paced financial environment.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities concurrently.
• The ability to handle pressure and stress associated with financial responsibilities and tight deadlines.
• Skill in negotiating terms with banks, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to secure favorable conditions for the organization.
• Interpersonal skills
• Confident to work with people at all levels and from different fields
• Outgoing and sociable
• Learning Agility
• Knowledge of banking systems and processes
• Driven and hard-working
• Ownership and accountability
• Confidential and Professional