Finance Officer

Job Description

• Ensure accuracy of all data required for processing financial transactions to assigned accounts into the financial accounting package.
• Manage all financial operations of our nonprofit project.
• Ensure that all statutory deductions such as Withholding Tax (WHT), VAT , PAYE and Pension.are promptly remitted to the relevant statutory authority monthly.
• Cash/bank transactions, accounts receivable, accruals, prepare payrolls and payment of salaries.
• Prepare bank reconciliation statements and resolution of any discrepancies on a weekly and monthly basis for smooth management of revenue for the organization and with the traffic department.
• Work with the External Auditors to ensure a clean and timely year end audit.
• Prepare and present monthly financial report.
• Oversee the timely and regular payment of utility bills, vendors invoices and tax levies.
• General book-keeping and implementing on-going control of cash transactions. Records of prepaid assets.
• Maintenance of Company cashflow and disbursement of petty cash.
• Participate in the improvement of the accounting system and internal control.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Other tasks as may be assigned by the Senior Finance Officer.

Requirements

• Proven experience in finance or accounting, preferably within an NGO or nonprofit organisation.
• Strong financial reporting, bookkeeping, and reconciliation skills.
• Good understanding of statutory deductions and financial compliance
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and time management