Job Openings at iRecruiters Africa Limited

Job Summary:

• Our client is seeking to hire an experienced and ambitious Finance Manager who will be responsible for performing effective risk management and the organization’s financial strategy.
• He/she must be well-versed in all aspects of financial management ranging from simple accounting to broad investment and banking operations.
• The goal is to protect the company’s revenues and profits to achieve full financial control and sustainable growth.

Job Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare and maintain regular financial planning reports; Monthly profit and loss forecast by division (vs. budget); and Weekly cash flow forecast.
• Preparation of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial statements.
• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliation, and corporate/overhead cost allocation.
• Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools, and control systems.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; Manage preparation and support of all external audits.
• Oversee payment approvals and authorizations.
• Ensure checks and balances in payroll activities before salaries are processed and disbursed.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Preparation of Monthly Performance Report

Key Requirements:

Educational Qualification:

• First degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields from a reputable university/polytechnic.
• Additional qualifications and professional certification will be an added advantage including ICAN Certification or any other recognized accounting certification.

Experience:

• 5+ years overall combined accounting and finance experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Good working knowledge and understanding of accounting principles; practices, accounts payable and receivable management, financial management, and financial reporting.
• Proven working experience in a senior finance position.
• Experience in preparing accurate and thorough Financial Reports and related schedules in line with established deadlines.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and planning skills.
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications and Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Financial Applications.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage documentation and make past and future documentation accessible.
• Strong management skills with a demonstrated ability to take initiative.

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Job Summary:

• The Fund Mobilization Officer is to assist in developing overall sales strategy and implementing target client acquisition.
• As the Fund Mobilization Officer, you are expected to maintain relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance.
• The ideal candidate for this role should possess the ability to plan and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines and have a track record of achieving financial targets via sales of company’s products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for sales and marketing of deposits.
• Managing the growth of assigned high depositors.
• Actively drive for deposits.
• Improve the deposit mobilization and retention of deposit and also manage withdrawal attrition.
• Develop and maintain relationships with corporate clients and individual depositors
• Innovate and develop attractive value-added deposit products together with the Business Development to achieve the overall deposit targets.

Key Requirements:

• B.Sc. in Marketing, Banking & Finance, Business Administration or related field from a reputable university.
• Relevant training and certifications in Banking, Marketing, etc.
• 2-3 years of experience as a Deposit Mobilizer for a financial institution.
• Proven track record of being successfully involved in Fund Mobilization.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as an analytical approach to work.
• Negotiation skills and the ability to influence others.
• Work with little or no supervision
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize
• The ability to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships
• Outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills; a good team player
• Strong customer focus
• Resilience and the ability to cope with rejection
• Strong understanding of sales metrics with the ability to identify areas for improvement