Finance Officer at Kennedia Consulting Limited

Kennedia Consulting is a cost-effective and professional HR Service firm in West Africa region. We are a company that provides qualitative consulting and outsourcing services to our esteemed clients and have continuously kept ourselves “ahead of the curve”. Our innovative solutions run across areas of Personnel Outsourcing, Recruitment, Training, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) & Taxation Services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Experienced and detail-oriented Finance Officer with a minimum of 4 years of hands-on financial management experience.
• Adept at overseeing financial operations, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Proven track record of ensuring fiscal responsibility, regulatory compliance, and optimizing financial processes.
• Seeking to contribute expertise in finance and accounting to support the financial health and strategic goals of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions and adherence to accounting principles.
• Collaborate with department heads to develop annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and provide analysis of variances.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and stakeholders.
• Present financial results and insights to support decision-making
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and tax requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory authorities as needed.
• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic planning and investment decisions.
• Provide insights on cost-saving opportunities and revenue enhancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in finance and accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Proficiency in financial management software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ICAN, ACA) are advantageous.

Application Closing Date
5th February, 2024.