Head of Finance and Accounts at Alert Microfinance Bank

Job Summary

• Head Finance and Accounts at Alert Microfinance Bank is responsible to assist the overall coordination, leading and supervision of all Accounts and finance management and procedure, financial reporting, and compliance.

Job Description

• Managing and coordinating monthly reporting, budgeting and forecast processes.
• Providing back-office services such as accounts payable, collection and payroll.
• Monitoring cash flow and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of day-to-day financial preparations.
• Maintaining a strong framework of internal controls, accounting processes and procedures.
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Presenting monthly results and reports to management as well as to relevant colleagues.
• Providing insightful reporting and commercial analysis to support management decision making.
• Managing the cash-flow needs of the company while managing debt profiles and investments.
• Carrying out post-investment and expenditure reviews.
• Oversee general ledger, revenue recognition, accounts receivables & payables, intercompany, treasury, taxation, and payroll.
• Ensuring that payments to vendors and salaries are processed.
• Controlling budgets and expenditures.
• Researching on factors influencing business performance.
• Managing relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, bankers, tax authorities and so on.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc or HND in Accounts and Finance related role.
• Minimum 5 years of Cognate experience as Head of Finance and Account is a MUST.
• Previous experience from Microfinance Banks and proficient use of Bank one and accounting software E.g Quickbooks, Peachtree, SAP
• Chartered Membership of a relevant professional association, e.g. ACA, ICAN, ACCA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office package, especially Excel and Word
• Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Demonstrates ability to identify problems

Skills:

• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
• Flexibility
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and to multi-task to meet deadlines
• Promotes teamwork, contributes towards building team consensus and acts as a team player
• Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.