Finance Officer

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
  
• Perform periodic reconciliation of accounts, ensuring alignment with financial policies and standards.
  

• Prepare detailed investment and management reporting schedules and other relevant reports.
  
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports for management and stakeholders.
  

• Manage banking relationships to ensure smooth financial operations.
  
• Oversee cash flow, liquidity reporting, and asset/liability management to optimize financial performance.
  

• Handle petty cash and cash advance requests, ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation.
  
• Oversee timely and accurate processing of payments to vendors, employees, and other stakeholders.
  

• Ensure prompt calculation, remittance, and documentation of statutory payments, including VAT, withholding tax, PAYE, pensions, NHF, ITF, and other regulatory obligations.
  
• Stay updated on changes in financial regulations and ensure compliance across all operations.
  

• Contribute to the development and improvement of financial policies and procedures.
  
• Handle other daily finance operations and ad-hoc tasks as assigned to support the organization’s financial health.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
  
• Professional certifications (e.g., ICAN, ACCA) are an added advantage.
  
• Minimum 2 of relevant experience in finance, preferably within the investment or financial services industry.
  
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and statutory regulations.
  
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).