JOB SUMMARY

The Finance/ Account Manager is responsible for Financial Accounting & Management of finance activities, proper and accurate reporting of transactions, prompt remittance of premium to underwriters, payment of all legitimate taxes to relevant authorities, ensuring value for money is achieved for payment made and supervising the activities of the entire Finance department.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.Sc/HND degree in Accounting or related field
• Computer literacy with experience in MS Word, Spreadsheet and MS Power point and high proficiency in Excel is essential
• Relevant post-graduation training / qualification (Certification; ACCA/ICAN – ACA)
• 3-10years post-qualification work experience in audit, financial control, in a formal business setting and in supervisory capacity.
• 3 to 10years progressively responsible experience in demonstrating and creating financial statements.
• Preferred candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills including presentations and thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures in line IFRS standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure accurate and timely capturing of business transactions (prompt posting) into appropriate general ledger (GL), e.g. Commissions earned, Remittance of claims, Settlement of claimsƒetc
• Preparation of monthly Management Performance Report (MPR) and financial statements.
• Co-ordinating and preparing monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual budget and designing budgetary control, forecasts and reporting variances to management
• Effective and efficient Funds Management, Taking Investment opportunities
• Ensure liquidity and Cashflow Management – spot checking and maintenance of liquidity position of the organization
• Preparation of regulatory returns (monthly, quarterly, bi-annual as it is required)
• Support month-end and yearend account closing process relating to organization, reconciliation, petty cash management, cost review, adjustments and detailed variance analysis.
• Tax Management, and liaison with relevant tax authority and external auditors
• Effective control over company’s assets and financial records Develop, implement and monitor the effectiveness of best practice policies, systems and procedure for finance.
• Ensure integrity of company’s financial information and ensure an accurate and up to date records of the company’s inventories are kept
• Supervision of invoicing and payroll processing receivables management.
• People Administration and management, effective communication, mentoring and coaching of subordinates
• Supervises and oversee the affairs of Administration within the organization and any other jobs and assignment as assigned by the GMD/CEO