Finance Officer / Finance Executive (Generalist)

Experience3+ years in accounting/finance in a corporate environment (SME or mid-sized preferred)Role SummaryThe Finance Officer is responsible for managing day-to-day finance operations including accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, month-end support, financial reporting, budgeting support, and compliance. The role ensures accurate records, timely payments/collections, and reliable reporting to support business decisions.Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting Operations

• Manage Accounts Payable (AP): vendor onboarding, invoice verification, payment processing, aging review.

• Manage Accounts Receivable (AR): invoicing, receipts posting, follow-ups, customer aging and collections support.

• Maintain the general ledger: journal entries, accruals, prepayments, allocations.

• Perform bank and cash reconciliations (bank, petty cash, credit cards) and investigate variances.

Period Close & Reporting

• Support month-end and year-end close: schedules, reconciliations, and documentation.

• Prepare regular management reports (P&L, balance sheet summaries, cashflow tracking) for review.

• Assist with budget tracking and variance analysis against budget/forecast.

Tax, Compliance & Audit Support

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP as applicable).

• Coordinate documentation for external audits, statutory filings, and internal reviews.

• Support tax compliance (e.g., VAT/GST filings where applicable) and maintain accurate records.

Stakeholder Support

• Liaise with vendors/customers to resolve billing and payment queries.

• Work closely with operations/HR/procurement to ensure accurate coding and cost allocation.

• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce (or equivalent).

• French speaking (preferred)

• 3+ years of hands-on experience across AP, AR, reconciliations, and reporting.

• Strong Excel skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS).

• Experience with accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, SAP, Oracle, Netsuite, Zoho).

• Strong attention to detail, ownership, and ability to meet deadlines.

• Clear communication skills and a service mindset.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

• Progress toward professional certification (ACCA/CPA/CMA).

• Experience in multi-currency or multi-entity environments.

• Payroll support experience.

• Exposure to budgeting/forecasting tools or dashboards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Month-end close completed on time with minimal errors.

• Reconciliations completed weekly/monthly without unresolved variances.

• AP/AR aging within agreed thresholds.

• Audit requests fulfilled accurately and promptly.

• Compliance filings submitted on time.

Reporting LineReports to: Finance Manager / Head of Finance

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