About the job
- Develop and implement financial responsibility plans aligned with organizational strategy
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of the month-end accounting process
- Coordinate and process various financial, administrative, and operational forms and reports
- Maintain up-to-date financial records, ensuring the accuracy of transactions and changes
- Participate in financial audits and provide necessary documentation
- Prepare balance sheets, and invoices, and handle client financial interactions
- Drive financial efficiency and cost-saving culture across all business areas
- Proactively identify and implement financial solutions to improve service levels
- Provide accurate financial reporting to Management, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
- Establish standards and procedures for internal and third-party payments
- Review and recommend internal financial requests for management approval
- Organize and maintain electronic filing of invoices
- Track invoices from receipt to final payment, ensuring reconciliation with vendors
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain accurate records on accounts receivable and payable
- Manage monthly deduction and remittance of statutory payments (PAYE, WHT, Pension, VAT)
- Handle annual company tax returns and monthly bank statement reconciliation
- Conduct vendor reconciliation and analyze industry trends for improvement opportunities
- Perform quarterly budget analysis, comparing forecast to actual spending
- Create and implement financial policies to enhance operational efficiency
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and accounting standards
- Understand cost drivers for accurate budgeting and forecasting
- Liaise with Human Resources, Outsourcing, and Admin/Operations on relevant business activities
- Participate in functions or career development training aligned with the accounting profession
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 4-5 years of accounting practice and/or industry experience
- Experience with International financial reporting standards
- ACA/ACCA or Equivalent is required
- Strong working knowledge of Accounting software, microsoft and google Office suites
- High-energy, self-motivated, team player with a desire to excel in demanding and fast paced detailed oriented environment
- Ability to adapt quickly, work independently, take ownership, and work in a flexible team environment
- Good understanding of Tax compliance
- Ability to influence various stakeholders without formal authority
- Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines
- Ability to work independently and be responsible to follow up on action items
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
- Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work with all levels of internal staff as well as outside clients and vendors
