Finance Officer at WYLDE International

• They seek to hire a Finance Officer. He/she will provide financial information to management by researching and analysing accounting data; preparing reports

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of budgets, forecasts and business plans and continued monitoring & review of performance against them to enable robust reporting of variances to the Board and third- party stakeholders
• Ensure tax and regulatory compliance
• Prepare and maintain proper, accurate and up-to-date book of accounts
• Institute financial controls and financial management measures
• Ensure the preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and reports for operational management
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Company’s accounting records and financial systems
• Production of statutory accounts for the company as and when required in accordance with the relevant accounting principles
• Supervise and monitor the preparation of the financial statements of all the company
• Liaise with different departments to ensure the Finance dept. is properly supporting the needs of the operating businesses
• Coordination of external audit activities with company auditors
• Support other departments towards the achievement of each departments annual goals and objectives
• Effectively manage the working capital components of the Companies with specific attention to, suppliers, debtors and cash balances
• Active management of overheads whilst seeking out areas for efficiencies for savings
• Overseeing monthly processing of payroll and payments to all employees
• Review and update, in line with good practice, the Companies internal control environment and produce a Controls and Procedures manual for review and adoption by management
• To assist the Accountants in respect of periodic reports to the Companies Audit
• Committee explaining the processes adopted and undertaken by management to keep under regular review the effectiveness of internal controls covering financial, operational & compliance controls
• Play an active role in assisting management in the risk assessment process and embedding a risk management culture throughout the organization
• Ensure returns for Corporation tax, VAT, NSSF, NHIF, WHT and other relevant taxes are submitted, payments made on time and all relevant regulations are complied with
• Develop structures and procedures in regards to accounting systems and procedures to ensure tax efficiency for the company
• Act as an agent of the firm with respect to banking transactions and managing relationships and transactions with the banks’ officials

Required Specifications

• Minimum Degree in Finance or accounting
• CPAK/ACCA Qualification
• 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Excellent organizational and time management and ability to manage deadlines
• Great client-facing (customer service) and interpersonal skills