Finance Officer, Payables at MainOne

Responsibilities

The Finance Officer will be responsible for proper file management, easy tracing of voucher; and also ensure compliance with all accounting standards, policies and procedures, legal/statutory and Company regulation.

Other job functions include:

• Preparation and recording of accounting entries in the general ledger system.
• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger postings.
• To liaise with the bank for all Company transactions, as assigned.
• Confirm authorizations for all requests and obtain necessary supporting documents.
• Identify and update Supervisor of significant problems, discrepancies, risks etc.
• Receipt & Collation of Invoices for payment.
• Preparation of transfer instructions for Banks.
• Follow-up with Signatories for approved invoices for payments.
• Posting of invoices as they relate to Vendors.
• Filing of Invoices as they relate to Vendors.
• Reconciliation of vendors account.
• Maintain regular contact with other staff, departments and remote offices on procurement and other finance matters, as well as to obtain and convey information and/or to correct transactions.
• Other duties consistent with the role as assigned from time-to-time. 

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• First Degree in Finance/Accounting.
• 2-4 years working experience required.
• ICAN/ACCA is required.
• Knowledge in basic Book keeping procedure.
• Skilled in basic typing and data entry.
• Efficient use of accounting templates.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications.

Demands of the Job

• Accurate attention to details.
• Working knowledge of any Accounting Application.
• Cooperative and willing to assist others.
• Able to work with little or no supervision.
• Able to deal with problems involving a few variables.