Job Title: Finance
Officer
Reference: FO_2013
Recruiter: Altima Africa Ltd
Contract: Permanent
Available: ASAP
Category: Experienced
Offer: Neg.
Profile Introduction
Our Client a developer of voice and data applications for mobile
devices; with applications that enable networks and corporate clients
entertain, interact and transact via SMS, MMS and WAP with a growing mobile
market in Africa, seeks to recruit a Finance Officer.
The overall purpose of the role is to: Effectively support the
Finance Lead (FL) in providing financial and administrative assistance in
ensuring effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative
operations.
Minimum Requirements
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An undergraduate degree preferably in Commerce, Accounting or
Finance
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A certified CPA (K)
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A minimum of 2 years experience in finance
Job Specification
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Provide financial, administrative and clerical services
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Process and monitor payments and expenditures
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Prepare and monitor the payroll system.
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Follow up on all accounts receivable and ensure time payment
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Ensure all vendors and suppliers are paid as per company
accounting policies and timelines
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Assist the Finance Lead in providing timely and accurate
financial information to the company Management
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Assist the Finance Lead in providing heads of department and
other relevant managers with appropriate financial information for decision
making and tracking expenditure
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Assist the Finance Lead in overseeing that the Company is in
line with all government and internal statutory reductions and taxes
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Perform the day to day processing of accounts payable
transactions
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Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and
services
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Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and
procedures
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Prepare batches of invoices for data entry
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Data enter invoices for payment
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Process backup reports after data entry
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Manage the weekly cheque run
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Record all cheques
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Prepare vendor cheques for mailing
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List all vendor cheques in the log book
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Prepare manual cheques as and when required
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Maintain listing of accounts payable
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Maintain the general ledger
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Maintain updated vendor files and file numbers
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Print and distribute monthly financial reports
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Perform other related duties as and when required
Competencies
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Working knowledge of Financial Reporting
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Computer literate in Ms Office with demonstrated skills in
accounting packages
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Possess strong analytical skills
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Demonstrate high level of confidentiality
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Team player with demonstrated leadership skills/ roles
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A Focused and organized individual
How to Apply
If you are qualified and up to the challenge visit www.altimaafrica.com/careers.php
and apply online by 5pm, 13th September 2013
