Finance Officer (Contract)

Summary 
This role offers the candidate the opportunity to assists the Finance Manager in the preparation of timely and accurate financial information and analysis to support the decision-making process of the Executive Management team which meets the group reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the month-end close off process, ensure all areas are updated timely and accurately.
• Assist Management with Financial reporting, Board reports and variance analysis.
• Assist with forecasting and budgeting templates and supporting files.
• Monitor and document actual costs versus budgeted costs o Examine data to help with reducing costs in all operations.
• Review and manage accruals, ensure AP receives and processed accurately.
• Statutory Requirements ensuring payments are made timely and accurately.
• Closure of all Management Letter points and support for year-end audit.
• Execution of quarterly compliance checks (mini audits).
• Assist the Finance Manager to review and update company’s policies and procedures.
• Support the month-end Inventory Stock Count procedure.
• Chair the monthly Inventory Count Variance Meeting.
• Support as required: o Prepare Pricing Scenarios for new and existing clients.
• Prepare ALL Airlines Master Price List.
• Review Cost of Sales Computation
• Coordinate the Fixed Asset Count, Useful life review.
• Accurate review and documentation of CAPEX and its classifications.
• Tracking and reporting CAPEX spend.
• Supervision o Support of Accounts Officers towards the attainment of departmental goals and objectives. Including: Editing of all AP and AR batches and adjusting journals.
• Review and approve all operational invoices and ensure they are submitted for payment.
• Records Management – ensure the team files all documents electronically and physically as required.
• Oversee materials and inventory management - Minimizes the waste and ensures all gets recorded, including cost of sales review.
• Communicate all operating policies and/or issues at department meetings. 
• Safety and security - the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Track vendor pricing, rebates, and service levels.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations. Develop, implement, and maintain safety and quality assurance protocols.
• Assisting with any project related tasks for SAP

• ACCA (completed Level II) or CIMA (completed Level III).
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ work experience in a similar position.
• Advanced level user of Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics GP will be considered an asset.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger Reconciliations, Taxation and Financial Statement Preparation.
• Good working knowledge of International Accounting Qualifications.
• Standards highly developed values of - Inspirational & Skills Leadership, Service Excellence, and Innovation.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain an environment of trust, diversity, and inclusion within your team.
• Requires an extensive knowledge of business and an excellent command of the English language.
• Quality focus - the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. 
• Meticulous in nature – pays attention to details.
• Team player - demonstrates an ability to integrate well with team members and to support other members of the team when needed.