Finance Executive

Job Summary

• Konga Online is seeking a highly competent, detail-oriented, and experienced Finance Executive to support the effective management of the company’s financial operations, reporting, budgeting, payment processes, and internal financial controls.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of periodic financial and management reports; overseeing approved payments and financial postings; managing fixed assets, vendor accounts, prepayments, accruals, and payroll-related remittances; and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• The ideal candidate must possess strong financial reporting and analytical skills, have excellent knowledge of ERP systems, and be able to work effectively within a team to ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations, company policies, and reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports, statements of affairs, and support annual financial statements.
• Analyse financial data to support decision-making and maintain accurate intercompany and directors’ accounts.

Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Assist with budget preparation, implementation, and monitoring.
• Analyse budget variances and recommend cost-saving and efficiency improvements.

Payments, Payroll, and Statutory Remittances

• Oversee approved payments, financial postings, vendor invoices, and payroll processing.
• Ensure timely and accurate remittance of PAYE, pension contributions, and other statutory deductions.

Reconciliation and Financial Controls

• Review bank reconciliations, monitor cash flows, and resolve discrepancies.
• Review bank charges and ensure compliance with financial controls and company policies.

General Ledger and Asset Management

• Prepare prepayment schedules, rent amortisation schedules, and accruals.
• Maintain fixed asset records, reconcile vendor accounts, and ensure accurate financial postings.

Effective Team Participation

• Collaborate effectively with finance team members to achieve departmental objectives.
• Contribute to accurate and timely financial reporting, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other finance-related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements and Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
• Must have reached the final level of ICAN, ACCA, or an equivalent professional qualification. Full qualification is an advantage.

Experience

• Proven experience in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, payments, reconciliations, payroll, and statutory remittances.
• Experience in vendor management, accruals, prepayments, and team coordination.
• ERP experience in a fast-paced business environment is desirable.

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in SAP ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and OMS ERP.
• Strong financial, analytical, and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and general Microsoft Office skills.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and statutory requirements.
• Strong communication, organisation, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail, integrity, confidentiality, and ability to work under pressure.