The main responsibility of The Finance and Administrative Officer is to provide support to the Finance Manager with business accounting activities. The Finance and Administrative Officer also assists with basic administrative tasks and should be available to answer any queries raised by staff or external clients.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Maintain, manage and record day-to-day activities
• Prepare, maintain and manage general ledger accounting such as processing invoices and payments
• Manage petty cash
• Inspect, verify and reconcile accounts receivable and payable records and their balances
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and annual accounts
• Perform reconciliation of banking transactions
• Perform banking errands
• Maintain, manage and update records of all inventories
• Prepare various financial statements and records periodically
• Assist with audits, fact checks and resolving discrepancies
• Maintain Confidentiality of all Financial Data
• Perform basic tasks such as filing, data entry, answering the phone
• Handle communication with clients and vendors vial phone, email and in-person
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly payroll
• Assist with the submission and payment of statutory returns
• Assist with travel arrangements of staff members and monitor expenditure
• Prepare various proposals and tender documents
• Any Other Duties

JOB REQUIREMENT AND SKILLS

• A degree in Accounting or related field
• A member of ZICA
• At-least 2 (Two) Years Work Experience as an Accounts Assistant
• Proficient with Accounting and Payroll Software
• High level of Accuracy
• Attention to Detail
• Fluent English with excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Excellent Excel skills
• Analytical Skills
• Ability to work under-pressure
• A team player
• Spirit of excellence and willing to learn
• Able to work with little supervision
• Pro-active and solutions oriented