Finance Officer at Instep Business Solutions (I B S)

 Job Description/Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and information on financial and cash flow matters including controls.
• Prepare invoices, request vouchers/forms and monthly financial transactions and journal entries into the Accounting software;
• Prepare financial information to support the annual and periodic external audits according to the auditing schedule.
• Prepare monthly payroll, issue disbursements for appropriate taxes and prepare direct deposits into employee accounts.
• Prepare tax reports and file returns with relevant authorities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for all stakeholders.
• Maintain an updated assets register, payments documentation and receipts, books and files of accounts and the accounting manual.
• Conduct and perform internal audit and facilitate external Audit exercises.
• Undertake cheque transactions, accurate posting of transactions and bank statement reconciliations.
• Ensure that incomes are correctly accounted for and deposited into the bank accounts.
• Responsible for petty cash, and audit the petty Cash books, files and boxes monthly.
• Perform monthly client reconciliations with client statements and the Accounting system balances.
• Make monthly tax returns for VAT and withholding tax.

Essential Knowledge:

• Excellent written and oral English Language skills
• Should have a CPA (K) or at least CPA Part 2 and currently pursuing Part 3 (K) or equivalent. A bachelor’s degree in the relevant field will be an advantage.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent Time management skills

Essential Experience:

• At least 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working with an ERP system.
• A thorough understanding of accounting concepts and financial procedures for SMEs.
• Proven experience of being proactive by identifying areas of concern or areas for improvement.