Senior Finance Officer (3+ years)

Job Title:Senior Finance Officer

Job Grade: VI

Required number of manpower: One / 1

Role Summary: 

Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Senior Finance Officer is responsible for overseeing and executing advanced financial operations, ensuring all transactions comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. The role involves leading financial planning, reporting, and analysis functions, while providing technical guidance to finance staff and supporting strategic decision-making to enhance the organization’s financial performance and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management & Oversight: Provide strategic financial advice to executive management; develop cost-optimization strategies, conduct financial risk assessments, and provide technical mentorship to the finance team.
• Shared Financial Administration: Harmonize financial operations across different business units to ensure resource efficiency and adherence to corporate financial policies.
• Share Capital & Equity Management: Maintain precise records of member contributions; actively track and facilitate the collection of unpaid/outstanding shares.
• Payroll Administration: Oversee the complete payroll cycle, ensuring accurate calculation of compensation and timely filing of statutory deductions (Pension and Income Tax).
• Financial Reporting & Audit: Prepare high-quality financial statements under IFRS; manage tax compliance (VAT, WHT, etc.), and lead the year-end external audit process.
• Budgeting & Treasury Management: Formulate budgets, monitor variance, and manage liquidity and cash flow to support the company’s operational and strategic goals.
• Compliance & Audit: Ensure timely tax filings (VAT, WHT, etc.) and lead year-end closing and external audit coordination.

Academic Qualification:

• A minimum of a MA/MSC/BA Degree in Accounting, Accounting & Finance or other related fields

Experience:

• 3/5years of relevant experience on similar /related position