Finance Officer

Job Description 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