Finance Officer Full Time

 JOB PURPOSE 
Responsible for the day-to-day management of our financial transactions and procedures. Ensures accurate records of all daily transactions.

JOB CONTEXT 
Internal Relationship
▪    Investment Banking
▪    Asset management
▪    Securities & Investor Services
▪    Internal Audit
▪    EDC Support Functions (Operations, HR, IT & Legal, compliance)
▪    ETI /Group Finance
▪    EDC affiliates finance

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
▪    Manage all accounting operations including Cost Accounting and Revenue Recognition.
▪    Support the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
▪    Prepare bank reconciliations, account proofs, aging reports, recharges to EDC Nigerian entities and intercompany reconciliations on adhoc and monthly basis.
▪    Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
▪    Prepare regulatory reports and monthly proof of accounts.
▪    Help implement, monitor, and ensure effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
▪    Support month-end, year-end close process, and audits (internal and audits)
▪    Ensure quality control of postings, financial transactions, documentation, and financial reporting.
▪    Ensure compliance with local, state, and government reporting requirements and tax filings.
▪    Manage Fixed Assets register by running depreciation and amortization schedules and correct update of assets register.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Experience & Qualifications
▪    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
▪    Professional accounting qualification e.g. ACA. ACCA
▪    Knowledge of local accounting regulations
▪    Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures

Skills, Capabilities & attributes 
▪    Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data.
▪    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 analytical and numerical skills