Senior/Principal Officer – Finance

• A relevant qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with AAT or ACCA Part Qualification preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a Finance and Accounting environment.
• Practical experience in one or more of the following areas: Cash and Bank Management, Debtors/Accounts Receivable, Creditors/Accounts Payable, reconciliations, financial reporting, or general accounting operations.
• Experience in compiling, analyzing, validating, and reporting financial information.
• Experience working with financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards.
• Experience in preparing audit schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and responding to internal and external audit queries.
• Experience using accounting or ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in Microsoft Business Central would be an added advantage.
• Previous supervisory experience or demonstrated ability to guide and support junior staff would be an added advantage.

• →Maintain and monitor accounts receivable, perform reconciliations, review ageing, follow up outstanding balances, and identify potential collection issues.
• →Process and review supplier transactions, maintain creditor records, perform reconciliations, and monitor outstanding obligations to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• →Maintain cash and bank records, perform bank reconciliations, monitor cash movements, and investigate discrepancies or outstanding items.
• →Compile, analyze, and provide accurate financial information and management reports within agreed reporting timelines.
• →Process, review, and maintain accounting transactions and records in accordance with applicable accounting principles, policies, and procedures.
• →Compile and validate financial data, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adequate supporting documentation.
• →Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation, and respond to audit queries from internal and external auditors.
• →Identify control weaknesses, unusual transactions, process gaps, and financial risks, and escalate significant matters appropriately.
• →Allocate and review work performed by junior staff, where applicable, and provide appropriate guidance and support.
• →Analyze financial and operational data, identify trends, discrepancies, risks, and exceptions, and recommend appropriate action.
• →Maintain proper financial records, documentation, and audit trails.
• →Implement agreed corrective actions and address identified control or process weaknesses.
• →Prepare concise reports and communicate financial results, variances, and issues clearly to Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.
• →Independently plan, prioritize, and execute assigned responsibilities within required deadlines.
• →Maintain confidentiality, integrity, accountability, and professional standards in all financial activities.
• →Continuously develop professional knowledge and skills and participate in relevant training and professional development activities.
• →Perform any other duties as allocated by the University or Finance leadership.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial processes, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and financial/accounting systems.
• Strong planning, organizing, and time-management skills.
• Ability to prepare and review reconciliations, schedules, and financial reports.
• Strong audit, compliance, and record-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team.
• Strong integrity, accountability, confidentiality, and professional judgement.
• Proactive, adaptable, dependable, and solution-oriented approach to work.
• Ability to guide and support junior staff where required.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and service excellence.

• Only applications submitted through the above link will be accepted.
• Shortlisting will be based on academic qualifications, relevant experience, technical competencies, analytical ability, and general disposition.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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