Account Officer

Responsibilities:

Budget, project cash flows, and determine how to invest and finance projects

Develop and manage the company's finance strategy

Manage relationships with customers, financial institutions, and investors/partners

Manage relationships with external auditors, regulatory bodies/authorities, and financial management consultants

Manage tax planning and compliance, and interface with the federal and state tax authorities

Establish and maintain internal control systems to safeguard financial assets of organization

Manage processes for financial planning & strategy, budgets, and forecasts

Lead preparation of financial reports and consolidated accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards

Lead and coordinate preparation of detailed Surcomtec Group financial targets, strategic plans, and budgets (working with business unit managers) in line with Group strategy

Develop and execute financial plans to ensure that the company’s financial needs are met as at when due in the most efficient manner (operations, creditors, and investor relations)

Work closely with business unit and cost centre managers to provide a comprehensive accounting support service, including the provision of financial information and analysis

Develop benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of business units (i.e., key performance indicators)

Analyze and report on trends and opportunities for expansion and projection of future group growth

Develop and track key business and financial performance targets

Coordinate the process of preparation of the monthly and quarterly management accounts and annual report at the consolidation level (consolidation of the results from the business units)

Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget (including implications for the balance sheet and cash flow)

Communicate balance sheet and cash flow implications of the business activities

Provide an assessment on the capital spend for the year and the impact for the following year’s program on a rolling basis.

Ensure that business performance is effectively monitored and challenged to allow for appropriate and timely intervention on performance issues

Establish robust financial controls, systems, and processes Strategic cash flow management

Any other duties that may be assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum of OND in accounting or finance from a reputable tertiary institution

Professional qualification (ICAN OR ACCA) will be an advantage

Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an account officer in a medium-to-large organization

Very good experience in Sage Accounting software packages is a must