Finance Officer

Job Summary
The Finance Officer is responsible for managing the finance functions of DRUPP Kwara. In collaboration with management, develop finance strategies and processes that will ensure the credibility of the financial transactions and ultimately the success of the organization
Minimum Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
7 years
Job Description
Responsibilities:
? Ensure that internal accounting and finance operations are done in line with accounting standards
? Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts, yearly budgets, cashflow forecasts and support annual audit and financial reporting activities
? Ensure a clear and transparent paper/electronic trail is in place for all financial transactions. Ensure that all support documents are obtained before processing financial transactions
? Track and maintain up to date records of all financial transactions
? Ensure accurate, punctual and complete accounting data
? Carry out bank reconciliations, as well as, account payable and receivable functions
? Process payments and reconciles invoices
? Support all audit and compliance initiatives
? Complete all statutory reporting, filing and annual returns
? Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Skills/Experience
? Minimum of Bachelors degree in Accounting or Financial Management
? Minimum of (7) years experience, four (4) of which must have been spent in a logistics or transportation management role.
? Possession of ACCA or ICAN is desired
? Demonstrated skills in developing, managing and evaluating financial plans and policies
? Sound knowledge of basic accounting, budgets, income and expenditure processes/procedures
? Self-starter with the ability to proactively set things in motion ahead of when the need will arise
? Proficiency in the use of MS Office suite and ability to adopt/explore new technology. Mastery of MS Excel is essential
? Excellent stakeholder management, analytical, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
? Able to plan, think ahead, and prepare action plans to achieve results
? Possession of good work ethics, credibility and integrity
? Excellent leadership, problem-solving and coaching skills
? Strong collaboration skills with great attention to details and business acumen
? Ability to work under pressure and quickly turn around quality work