District Finance Officer

Job Summary
This position is responsible for the supply of effective and efficient accounting and treasury services at our
operational office supporting the Western Regional Accountant in recognition and reconciliation of all financial transactions of income, expenditure, taxes, assets, ledger management, payments and book keeping as it relates to the district.

Responsibilities
1. Generate source document required for financial transactions and ensure accurate support documents are attached for processing.
2. Daily Processing of commercial invoices for sludge, waste collection and recyclable waste transactions and other non-MARPOL income.
3. Posting of MCI (MARPOL Compliance Inspection) forms, waste notes and other MARPOL billing in SAP.
4. Provide explanation and analysis for monthly trial balance review for relevant ledger accounts as part of month-end procedures
5. Weekly bank (subaccount) reconciliation.
6. Weekly and monthly Non-MARPOL Income analysis and receivables reporting for non-MARPOL customers. Performing ageing and follow up on remittance with the relevant unit.
7. Active and timely interphase with the tax unit, procurement and internal audit departments for the “purchase to-pay” procedures.
8. Making cash and bank payments and posting transactions in SAP.
9. Fixed assets management- tagging, addition, retirement, periodic verification and other procedures within the district
10. Weekly review, analysis and submission of total payouts to third parties and invoices on hand planned for payment in order to aid central cashflow planning
11. Takes overall oversight for Finance document management, filing at the district and monitor onward transmission to the head office for audit procedures.

Qualifications
1. BSC/HND in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration and other numerate courses or
equivalent from a reputable University/Polytechnic
2. Minimum 2nd Class Lower
3. Relevant professional qualification(s)

Experience
1. Minimum of Two (2) years cumulative cognate experience in finance and accounting related
functions
2. Considerable knowledge of MARPOL, waste Management or shipping and port operations
3. Highly numerate, with good turnaround time on tasks, ability to deliver with minimal supervision.

Technical Competencies
- Conversant with Accounting standards
- Good command of Excel
- Good use of ERP like SAP
- Good banking transaction knowledge

Behavioural Competencies
Behavioural:
- Must be able to think ahead and manage deadlines
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills
- Should demonstrate appreciable level of business
interest and must be able to support operations
- Analytical skills

Salary: 178,193.40