Finance & Accounting Officer
Oversee financial systems and ensure compliance in accounting processes.
Overview
Oversee financial systems and ensure compliance in accounting processes.
You have:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance and accounting roles.
- Proficiency in accounting software, particularly Sunsystems.
- Knowledge of government compliance standards and processes.
- Experience in preparing financial statements and reports.
- Ability to conduct training sessions for finance users.
With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement General Ledger Standards in the overall administration and management of Sunsystems and other related finance and accounting systems in establishing proper system controls, processes and integration in coordination with other Finance teams and organizations (FRSC, SSC, SAPO, Zonal Offices, etc.)
General Ledger standards are complied with (COA, user permissions, ledger set ups, etc.).
Only authorized users to systems are given appropriate access.
Standards processes and system controls are implemented.
Ensuring Government Compliance (Annual registration, CAS renewal, AP permits consolidation, etc..)
On time filing of annual registration & CAS renewal and completed AP certificates for AFS SEC filing
Perform Income Account & Bank Reconciliation , Account Analysis, review of Balance Sheet accounts & correct codings, ensuring accuracy and providing feedback and resolutions on issues as well as prepare adjusting entries as necessary
GC, FRSC and SSC reconciliation are reviewed, account analysis are performed and reporting issues are resolved.
Assist on preparation of various FS Schedules & Statutory entries
Yearend FS schedules are prepared & Monthly statutory entries are updated
Preparation of journal entries to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial statement for partnership reporting(DC entries, accruals & etc)
Entries are accurate and posted on time.
Design Report Templates and reporting tools
& contribute to overall team objectives and various Global/ regional initiatives and projects in the areas of Accounts payable, travel and expense, payroll accounting, general ledger, financial reporting including process improvements and efficiency.
Report designs are developed and improved continuously. Achievement of team objectives
Prepare training materials and conduct necessary user trainings to Finance users on Sunsystem, PMQA, and other related finance systems.
Authorized users of Sunsystems, PMQA, Sharepoint, and other related systems are trained and equipped to use the system in accordance with standards
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you identified an error in financial reporting? | This question assesses your attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. | Discuss a specific instance, your approach to resolving the issue, and the outcome achieved. |
| How do you ensure compliance with government regulations in your financial work? | The interviewer wants to understand your knowledge of compliance practices. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with accounting software. Which systems are you most familiar with? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What process do you follow for account reconciliations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you've improved a financial process in your past roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |