The Finance Officer is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
This role ensures the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and collections, maintains organized financial records, and assists with month-end closing procedures.
The officer must ensure strict adherence to company policies and accounting standards.
Job Description
Process and record customer invoices, credit notes, and vendor invoices accurately and promptly.
Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on outstanding payments to ensure timely collections.
Apply customer payments correctly and maintain accurate customer account balances.
Prepare and execute vendor payments, ensuring proper authorization and documentation.
Maintain and update customer and vendor records, including resolving discrepancies and managing queries.
Perform regular reconciliations of accounts receivable, accounts payable, vendor statements, and bank accounts.
Manage employee expense claims and petty cash in line with company policies.
Support cash flow monitoring and forecasting by providing accurate receivables and payables data.
Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and accruals.
Maintain organized financial records and documentation for reporting and audit purposes.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and relevant accounting/tax regulations.
Support audit processes and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes.
Maintain confidentiality of financial information and perform other assigned administrative/finance duties.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
1–3 years post-NYSC experience in a finance, accounting, or bookkeeping role, preferably in the Marine, Oil and Gas industry.
Professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA) is an advantage.