Finance & Administration Officer

Responsibilities:

• Develop the overall corporate financial goals and objectives.
• Manage financial and administration teams to achieve company financial goals
• Prepare and process all accounting transactions such as disbursement, cash receipts, etc.
• Oversee preparation of financial records related to general ledger, payroll, budget and expenses
• Assist in account receivable and payable activities.
• Develop and manage budgeting system.
• Maintain accurate bank records of cash withdrawals and deposits.
• Follow standard accounting process for financial analysis and reporting activities.
• Prepare monthly program financial reports
• Perform account reconciliations and generate financial reports.
• Identify and resolve invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial related problems.
• Manage all client accounts for payment settlements.
• Monitor and manage expenses within allotted budgets.
• Interview, hire and train new employees in financial and administration activities.
• Track and monitor resource needs and other material needs for carrying out financial and administration tasks.
• Assist in resource identification, work assignment, performance evaluation, and promotion decision activities.
• Ensure the safe custody and security of all Company’s assets including vital records
• Develop a list of approved suppliers for the office and also undertake procurements.
• Liaise with other heads of departments in the preparation of the Annual Plan and Budget
• Ensure that there is adequate and conducive office environment for all staff (furniture, security and safety, equipment and supplies)

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Thorough understanding of QuickBooks and Excel
• Experience in SAGE, SAP, or other ERP environment is a must
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Comfortable with numbers, ability to interpret data and draw conclusions

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Admin. MBA in Finance will be an added advantage
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, plus familiarity with accounting software programs
• 5+ yrs relevant work experience with 3+ yrs experience in Financial Analysis with 3+ years in an administrative role
• Proficiency with accounting software (Quickbooks preferred), Word, PowerPoint, and Access
• At least 3 years of designing and managing related operations in business and financial fields
• Proven ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the oversight of complex and sensitive HR-related transactions 
• At least 3-5 years of general banking experience, preferably with a reasonable level of trade finance product knowledge.
• Qualified candidates should not be less than 30 years old.