Finance Officer

· Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions
· Posting of daily transactions into the accounting and banking software and ensure that customer accounts are up to date
· Prepares bank reconciliation and follow up to close all open items
· Analyze revenues and expenses and prepare the monthly financial statements
· Supports in preparing the annual and monthly budgets and monitors adherence to budget through monthly performance reviews
· Provides input into the preparation of a cashflow projection for the company and manage the cash position
· Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports
· Prepare tax returns and comply with corporate reporting requirements
· Ensure that all statutory deductions and tax returns are filed on time
· Review bank statements, processing bank deposits and all associated finance entries
· Make appropriate enquiries on abnormal expenses and entries in the accounting system
· Reviews invoices, receipts and other documents supporting transactions to verify the accuracy
· Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements and report any variances to management, while identifying areas for improvement
· Coordinate the month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes
· Coordinate the statutory audit of financial statements and ensures that they filed with FIRS and other regulatory authorities on time
· Process and verify payroll and payroll reports
· Assist with special projects when required
· Ensure that all finance policies and procedures for the company are strictly adhered to.
· Examine financial and legal documents to verify accuracy and adherence to financial regulations and accounting principle
· Comply with federal, state, and local financial regulatory requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
· Liaise with bankers, auditors, tax regulators, providing accurate information and requesting same