Account Officer

Responsibilities:

• Budget, project cash flows, and determine how to invest and finance projects
  
• Develop and manage the company's finance strategy
  
• Manage relationships with customers, financial institutions, and investors/partners
  
• Manage relationships with external auditors, regulatory bodies/authorities, and financial management consultants
  
• Manage tax planning and compliance, and interface with the federal and state tax authorities
  
• Establish and maintain internal control systems to safeguard financial assets of organization
  
• Manage processes for financial planning & strategy, budgets, and forecasts
  
• Lead preparation of financial reports and consolidated accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards
  
• Lead and coordinate preparation of detailed Surcomtec Group financial targets, strategic plans, and budgets (working with business unit managers) in line with Group strategy
  
• Develop and execute financial plans to ensure that the company’s financial needs are met as at when due in the most efficient manner (operations, creditors, and investor relations)
  
• Work closely with business unit and cost centre managers to provide a comprehensive accounting support service, including the provision of financial information and analysis
  
• Develop benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of business units (i.e., key performance indicators)
  
• Analyze and report on trends and opportunities for expansion and projection of future group growth
  
• Develop and track key business and financial performance targets
  
• Coordinate the process of preparation of the monthly and quarterly management accounts and annual report at the consolidation level (consolidation of the results from the business units)
  
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget (including implications for the balance sheet and cash flow)
  
• Communicate balance sheet and cash flow implications of the business activities
  
• Provide an assessment on the capital spend for the year and the impact for the following year’s program on a rolling basis.
  
• Ensure that business performance is effectively monitored and challenged to allow for appropriate and timely intervention on performance issues
  
• Establish robust financial controls, systems, and processes Strategic cash flow management
  
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of OND in accounting or finance from a reputable tertiary institution
  
• Professional qualification (ICAN OR ACCA) will be an advantage
  
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an account officer in a medium-to-large organization
  
• Very good experience in Sage Accounting software packages is a must