Finance Officer –GL, Payables and Fixed Assets at Flexi-Personnel

The Finance officer will be expected to provide financial and administrative support to the business, customers and other stakeholders of the business. The holder of the role will also be involved in the identification and implementation of systems, polices and processes for the finance function intended to improve financial monitoring, accountability and growth across the business.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Post business transactions, process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records.
Verify invoices against purchase orders and ensure goods or services are received before issuing payment to vendors.
Practice effective monitoring to ensure payments are made to vendors in a timely manner.
Entering financial data such as accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and interdepartmental entries into the ledger on a monthly basis, as well as preparing reports.
Performing account analysis to ensure that journal entries and balances are correct.
Reconciling accounts with the general ledger.
Identification, recording, valuation, accounting, reporting and timely capitalization of capital projects, the reconciliation and reporting of capital work in progress.
Create and monitor a system of controls, procedures, and forms for the recordation of fixed assets.
Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the ERP system.
Creating of IFRS 16 model for all leasing obligations.
Coordinate the project and capital spending review process for the company.
Proactive involvement in implementation of ERP system ensuring automation and efficient workflows achieved.
Other tasks as demanded by the business.


EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE


A first degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or any relevant discipline.
3+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience.
Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. ACCA/CPA.
Analytical and numerical skills.
Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), financial policies, procedures, and systems.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships.