Finance Officer

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Finance Officer to enhance financial and procurement operations within our business unit. This position involves handling a variety of financial transactions, budget management, reporting, and procurement tasks to support smooth business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and track financial transactions while maintaining precise records.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, monitor budget adherence, analyze variances, and adjust budgets as necessary.
• Generate financial reports detailing expenditures, commitments, and usage of allocated budgets.
• Conduct monthly account reconciliations and identify any discrepancies.
• Oversee outstanding invoices, receivables, and aging statements.
• Handle reconciliation of Purchasing Card transactions and Work Breakdown Structure requests.
• Prepare quotations for customers and manage invoice processing.
• Support procurement functions including preparing purchase requisitions, advance payments, and Service Entry Sheets.
• Arrange vendor registrations and facilitate onboarding processes.
• Provide assistance with tender submissions and financial documentation.
• Liaise regularly with Finance, Procurement teams, vendors, and other internal stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive and auditable records relating to financial and procurement activities.
• Identify and recommend improvements for operational processes to enhance efficiency.

Candidate Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Administration, or related discipline.
• A minimum of four years’ experience in Planning and Procurement Management.
• Proven experience in financial oversight, managing business units, and handling project data.
• Strong capabilities in budgeting, financial report generation, reconciliations, and invoice management.
• Knowledge of procurement procedures, including purchase requisitions.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational and planning abilities.
• Proficiency in English communication, both written and verbal.
• Well-versed with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work independently within a multicultural environment.