Finance Officer (Accounts Payable)

The main purpose of the role is to assist the Senior Finance Officer to perform the accounts payable tasks according to established policies and procedures.

The incumbent will report to the Finance Manager and the main duties will be:

 Key Role / Responsibilities:

• To manage the Accounts payable with integrity and accuracy
• To process transactions within the AP module
• To run payment of invoices after AP to GL run and ensure it reconciled with GL
• To prepare and maintain a weekly payment tracker dashboard
• To assist in cash flow management and payment forecasting
• To ensure sufficient funding for foreign currency payments
• To calculate and process the foreign exchange movements
• To ensure that all payments have been properly approved before proceeding.
• To process Telegraphic Transfer payments and ensure proper approval of all disbursements
• To receive, check and record invoices on the Oracle Financials System as per the documented procedures
• To monitor and report on Fuel expenses.
• To reconcile Suppliers Statement of Accounts
• To track, calculate and report Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)
• To assist the Senior Finance officer in monitoring of costs and coordinating with other teams for the preparation of Dividend Credit advice and postage
• To perform the subledger and general ledger reconciliation at month end
• To assist prize payment team as and when required
• To assist in reconciliation of consolidated fund and National Solidarity Fund and in quarterly payments.
• To assist in petty cash management
• To assist in the accruals reporting
• To assist in external and internal audits and respond to queries from regulatory authorities
• To deliver timely and accurate financial reporting to management
• Any other financial tasks as and when required

 Profile:

• HSC
• Partly ACCA Qualified
• Experience in accounts payable is a plus
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the APR process
• Proficiency in Microsoft office
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Prior experience in Oracle Financial would be an advantage