Qualifications and Competencies

Hard Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, commerce or a related field from a reputable institution.
  
• A Certified Public Accountant (ICPAK) or ACCA member in good standing.
  
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS; familiarity with US GAAP is an added advantage.
  
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a busy finance environment, with a strong focus on asset management and compliance
  
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel will be an added advantage.
  
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks and working with Asset management systems
  
• Experience with Oracle is an added advantage
  
• Leadership and project management skills will be an added advantage.
  

Soft Skills:

• Highly resilient and persistent, with a results-driven mindset with the ability to follow through on multiple time bound tasks, in a matrix reporting environment without losing momentum.
  
• Builds and maintains a strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive, structured approach to resolving discrepancies and ensuring compliance.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly, manage disputes professionally and uphold financial integrity.
  
• Adaptable and self-motivated, with the ability to thrive under pressure and handle high-volume, deadline-driven environments.
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end accounting for all assets (fixed, intangible, IFRS 16) in compliance with IFRS.
  
• Conduct fixed assets verification and asset tagging to ensure real time update of asset register in collaboration with the operations team
  
• Track and reconcile accruals, prepayments and ensuring accurate timing of recognition and alignment with accounting policies
  
• Manage the Asset management function, including Asset register, schedules, reports and reconciliations.
  
• Prepare audit-ready schedule and samples for: assets, accruals, prepayments and Tax. Support budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
  
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including VAT and WHT filings, monthly reconciliations and internal ledger updates.
  
• Coordinate asset risk management by timely renewal of assets insurance
  
• Conduct treasury and compliance tasks for the holding entity
  
• Record and defer commissions in line with contract terms and expected revenue.
  
• Perform any other tasks assigned by management.