We are looking for a Financial Specialist to manage financial transactions, prepare accounts, develop budgets, provide forecasts, and oversee cash flows. This role is essential for ensuring accuracy in financial records and supporting decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of budgeting and forecasting to help maintain financial health and support strategic planning and resource management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recording of transactions and uploading of transaction support documents in the ERP Finance system
Preparation of monthly financial accounts including cash and bank account reconciliations, reconciling Balance Sheet accounts
Preparing department and project budgets and monitoring performance against the budget
Providing financial forecasts/analysis to Department /Project / Business unit managers to inform decision-making
Financial performance / KPI reports for CEO / Head of Departments / Projects / Business Units
Ensure adequate funding/cashflows for departments/projects/business units, Monitoring of Accounts Receivable and Payable
Maintaining/replenishing Safe cash balances (petty cash); processing cash and bank payments and receipts including monthly payroll and staff expense claims
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES:
Educational Qualifications: Accounting/Business Degree
Years of Experience: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience
Job-specific skills: ERP System Proficiency, Financial Accounting, Budgeting and Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Cash Flow Management, Cash Handling
Key competencies: Attention to Detail, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Problem-Solving, Team Leadership, Integrity and Confidentiality