Finance Officer at D.light Solar Energy Limited

D.light is a global leader and pioneer in delivering affordable solar-powered solutions designed for the two billion people in the developing world without access to reliable energy. d.light provides distributed solar energy solutions for households and small businesses that are transforming the way people all over the world use and pay for energy. Through four hubs in Africa, China, South Asia and the United States, d.light has sold over 20 million solar light and power products in 70 countries, improving the lives of over 100 million people. d.light is dedicated to providing the most reliable, affordable and accessible solar lighting and power systems for the developing world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Description
Cash and Bank – Management:

• Support in processing of bank and cash transactions.
• Review payment vouchers to ensure completeness and accuracy of documentation.
• Update Bank Balances to be shared with the Group.

Internal Control:

• Minimize risks and protect assets, ensure accuracy of records, promote operational efficiency, and encourage adherence to policies, rules, regulations, and laws.
• Establish finance and supporting function policies, systems, and procedures, and directs or performs their development, documentation, and implementation.
• Maintain current knowledge of local government requirements related to financial matters and ensures compliance with tax regulations and other legal requirements.

Payment and Payroll Processing:

• Review payments to the set limit, ensure completeness and adherence to procurement procedures and minimum documentation.
• Ensure timely processing of payments to vendors and beneficiaries.
• Ensure timely processing of payments to SEPS and ECs
• Review Weekly and Monthly Commissions paid to SEPS and ECs respectively.

Treasury and Cash Flow Management:

• Coordinate bank related instructions including user additions and deletion as well as Supervises all bank account activities.
• Monitor the organization's banking activity and maintains bank balances.

Month End Close-out:

• Participate in the monthly close-out process.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Support closure of all statutory and tax audits, external audits, and internal audits
• Ensure 100% monthly regulatory compliance (PAYE, NSITF, NHF, PENSION, VAT and WHT)

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or relevant field.
• Years of experience in the finance role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.
• Excellent computer and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Accurate and organized.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.