Job Purpose

This role is concerned with planning, managing, and controlling financial resources, including managing records and information related to business finances and report thereon. 

The Senior Finance Officer will also be responsible to provide guidance and mentorship to ensure the success of the team members.

 

Main Duties

• Prepare monthly and annual financial reporting
• Review and reconcile bank accounts, disbursements, and intercompany balances
• Manage accounts receivable – centralized billing and accounts payable processes
• Process payments accurately and within deadline
• Participate in review processes to ensure quality and accuracy of all tasks
• Take ownership of assigned tasks, ensuring deadlines are met and suspense accounts are cleared
• Liaise and attend calls with servicing offices
• Oversee banking transactions of various jurisdiction, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Support the day-to-day operations of the finance department
• Supervise and mentor junior finance team members
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies
• Collaborate with other departments to align objectives with business goal

Qualification, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
• ACCA qualification (in progress) is an advantage
• 4 -7 years of experience in financial management, with at least 2 years in a senior financial role.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and financial regulations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage and develop a team of finance professionals.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.
• Strong technical skills with a focus on process improvement

The Company reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the Company's business.

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

The Sovereign Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage diversity throughout our company.  We will not tolerate discrimination against protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, parental status, maternity etc). We ensure that no member of staff or any job applicants are treated less favourably than anyone else.

Equal Opportunities apply in all our working conditions including pay, hours of work, holiday entitlement, sick pay, recruitment, training, promotion etc.