Finance Officer

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

▪ 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.