Finance Officer at Ecobank Nigeria

 JOB PURPOSE 

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of our financial transactions and procedures. Ensures accurate records of all daily transactions.

JOB CONTEXT 

• Internal Relationship
• Investment Banking
• Asset management
• Securities & Investor Services
• Internal Audit
• EDC Support Functions (Operations, HR, IT & Legal, compliance)
• ETI /Group Finance
• EDC affiliates finance

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including Cost Accounting and Revenue Recognition.
• Support the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
• Prepare bank reconciliations, account proofs, aging reports, recharges to EDC Nigerian entities and intercompany reconciliations on adhoc and monthly basis.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Prepare regulatory reports and monthly proof of accounts.
• Help implement, monitor, and ensure effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Support month-end, year-end close process, and audits (internal and audits)
• Ensure quality control of postings, financial transactions, documentation, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Manage Fixed Assets register by running depreciation and amortization schedules and correct update of assets register.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Experience & Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
• Professional accounting qualification e.g. ACA. ACCA
• Knowledge of local accounting regulations
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures

Skills, Capabilities & Attributes

• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data.
• Experience with creating financial statements.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process.
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills