Finance Officer at Ecobank Professional

Itirin, Lagos State, Nigeria -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Financial Forecasting, Bank Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Tax Filing, Fixed Asset Management, General Ledger, Analytical Skills, Numerical Skills, Accounting Software

Industry

Financial Services

Description

JOB PURPOSE Responsible for the day-to-day management of our financial transactions and procedures. Ensures accurate records of all daily transactions. JOB CONTEXT Internal Relationship ▪ Investment Banking ▪ Asset management ▪ Securities & Investor Services ▪ Internal Audit ▪ EDC Support Functions (Operations, HR, IT & Legal, compliance) ▪ ETI /Group Finance ▪ EDC affiliates finance KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ▪ Manage all accounting operations including Cost Accounting and Revenue Recognition. ▪ Support the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances. ▪ Prepare bank reconciliations, account proofs, aging reports, recharges to EDC Nigerian entities and intercompany reconciliations on adhoc and monthly basis. ▪ Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements. ▪ Prepare regulatory reports and monthly proof of accounts. ▪ Help implement, monitor, and ensure effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting. ▪ Support month-end, year-end close process, and audits (internal and audits) ▪ Ensure quality control of postings, financial transactions, documentation, and financial reporting. ▪ Ensure compliance with local, state, and government reporting requirements and tax filings. ▪ Manage Fixed Assets register by running depreciation and amortization schedules and correct update of assets register. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Experience & Qualifications ▪ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance. ▪ Professional accounting qualification e.g. ACA. ACCA ▪ Knowledge of local accounting regulations ▪ Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures Skills, Capabilities & attributes ▪ Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data. ▪ Experience with creating financial statements. ▪ Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process. ▪ Excellent accounting software user and administration skills ▪ Excellent analytical and numerical skills

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing day-to-day financial transactions, accounting operations, and the preparation of monthly financial statements. The role ensures compliance with regulatory reporting and tax filings while maintaining internal controls over financial reporting.