Finance Officer -GL Control

Job Specification

Academic

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field (Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or equivalent).
  

Professional Qualifications & Experience

• Professional qualification in Accounting & Finance (ACCA/CPA-K) from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  

Desired Work Experience

• At least two years of relevant experience in finance.
  

Method of Application

Financial

• Ensure an accurate and timely month-end close process by reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, including nostro accounts, troubleshooting issues, and following up on outstanding items in nostro accounts and the Bank General Ledger.
  
• Conduct General ledger review to confirm data accuracy.
  
• Assist in processing financial transactions, including payments, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
  
• Prepare daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes to support financial planning and decision-making.
  

Customer

• Manage stakeholder relationships by ensuring timely escalation and resolution of issues related to risk, exposure, and process optimization to enhance partner satisfaction.
  
• Co-ordinate with various stakeholders to ensure adherence to processes.
  
• Enhance internal customer self-service and build internal customer relationships.
  

Internal Business Process

• Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all reconciliation and payment processes.
  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records to support audits and internal controls.
  
• Assist in monitoring General Ledger (GL) accounts and reconciliation processes to enhance accuracy, improve efficiency, and reduce operational risks.
  

Functional responsibilities

• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of outstanding items.
  
• Process financial transactions, including payments, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with financial policies.
  
• Maintain, review, and analyze General Ledger and trial balance accounts, including system integrity checks and approved corrections.
  
• Assist in month-end closing activities, including preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies.
  
• Monitor and clear suspense accounts within approved timelines.
  
• Track and validate foreign exchange transactions to ensure applied rates align with approved internal and published rates.
  
• Review fixed asset records for correct classification, depreciation, and reconciliation to GL balances.
  
• Analyze income and expense accounts to identify unusual transactions and support accurate financial reporting.
  
• Prepare accounting schedules and reports as required.
  
• Support Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) requirements by ensuring accurate financial data, and compliance with internal policies and regulations.
  
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Management.