Job Summary

The role is responsible for providing financial support through processing payments, posting accounting entries, preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and ensuring tax compliance in line with the Bank’s financial policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Capture journal entries to recognize:
  • Revenue
  • Expenses
  • Assets
  • Liabilities
• Ensure accounting entries align with business activities.
• Prepare financial information for monthly reporting packs.
• Extract and package financial data into required reporting formats including:
  • Income statements
  • Supporting management reports
• Monitor budget performance monthly and advise relevant stakeholders accordingly.

Reconciliations & Controls

• Reconcile all General Ledger accounts monthly.
• Verify assets and IT equipment annually to ensure accuracy.
• Reconcile tax control accounts and investigate variances.
• Support resolution of reconciliation discrepancies.

Payments & Procurement Support

• Process invoices received through the procurement system.
• Follow up with approvers to ensure timely payment processing.
• Resolve payment-related queries such as:
  • Proof of payment requests
  • Invoice follow-ups
  • Vendor payment concerns

Tax Compliance

• Prepare and submit monthly tax returns for various tax heads.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and reporting requirements.

Requirements

Education

• First Degree in Finance and Accounting from a recognized institution.

Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in a finance environment.

Knowledge & Skills

• Competence in:
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
• Understanding of:
  • Financial accounting principles
  • Budgeting and costing concepts
  • Financial systems and transaction processing
  • Finance procedures and controls

Technical Competencies

• Data Management (Administration)
• Diary Management
• Query Resolution
• Risk Awareness
• Risk Identification
• Workflow Management

Behavioral Competencies

• Checking Things
• Documenting Facts
• Embracing Change
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Interpreting Data
• Managing Tasks