Finance Officer

Nextzon Business Services Limited - Our client is a start-up mega drug distribution centre in the pharmaceutical sector located in Anambra State, and is looking to fill the role of the: 

Job Title: Finance Officer
Ref:  FINOFCR0025
Location: Anambra
Reports To: Finance Manager

Purpose

• Facilitation of efficiency in the company’s finance unit / activities and direct overall financial plans and accounting practices within the company.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Finance manager to ensure timely and appropriate cash flows, matched with the operational needs
• Manage the electronic spreadsheet/format for receiving and disbursing funds; coordinate the preparation and timely submission of monthly financial reports and other reports
• Ensure accurate keeping of account books (electronic and paper
• Preparation and submission of monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Help ensure that timely and accurate information is generated and disseminated accordingly to germane parties, to inform activity planning and forecasts
• Process all banking activities of the organisation, ensuring that bank account records are accurately maintained, and that bank statements are obtained on a timely basis.
• Process all payments (cheque and/or cash) to/from suppliers, customers, service providers, and partners in line with established requirements
• Ensure all financial transactions in the organisation are appropriately approved, authorised and administered, in line with company policies
• Maintain the office cash box and disburse cash payments
• Ensure weekly cash counts are done and properly documented by non-finance staff
• Make statutory payments to the relevant authorities such as PAYE, WHT, and PENSION deduction and ensure adequate documentation is kept in the office.
• Provide administrative and technical support to the partners to ensure that all financial documentation and reports are prepared and submitted on a timely basis
• In collaboration with the financial manager, support the training in financial management in accordance the business’s financial management policies
• Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Financial analysis and execution
• Credit analysis
• Knowledgeable in the following key areas:
  • Financial Management and corporate finance
  • Accounting policies and standards
  • Financial analysis and interpretation
  • Management and Cost Accounting
  • Tax Management
• Appreciation of finance & investment management principles
• Ability to use several accounting packages (Sage, QuickBooks, etc.)
• Microsoft Office skills with high proficiency in the use of excel
• Oral & Written Communication skills
• Relationship Management
  • Possession of human skill (ability to interact effectively with people - both staff and clients alike)
  • Ability to build and manage banking relationships
• Leadership
• Proactive decision-maker
• Self-starter
• Sound ethics and integrity

Qualifications and Experience

• Level of Education - B.Sc. /HND or equivalent in Finance Accounts/Business Administration or a similar course
• Minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience in a similar position
• Age 30 years and below
• A recognised professional accounting certification (i.e. ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• A post graduate degree or any other qualification/certification will be an added advantage