Vacancies at Sahara Group

Job Description

Accountabilities

General Financial Accounting

• Ensure that Accounting policies, guidelines for recording financial transaction, prudent accounting
• principles (in consultation with the CFO) and accounting standards applicable as per statutory requirements of company law are framed and followed
• Conduct periodic reviews of the organisation’s  accounting policies & procedures and update where necessary
• Responsible for periodic book keeping review
• Supervise the reconciliation activities and financial close activities
• Oversees the preparation of Final  Accounts, other regular review reports
• Ensures proper maintenance of General Ledger accounts
• Ensure the maintenance of accounting controls

Treasury Management

• Bank and Cash management
• Liquidity management
• Funding
• Exchange rate risk management
• Interest rate risk management
• Develop policies and strategies for evaluating different investment opportunities.
• Review investment proposals prepared and forward to CFO for investment decisions.

Investments and Fixed Assets Accounting

• Review the proposals for capital expenditure as per his delegation of power (DOP)
• Maintain Fixed Assets records and reconciliations

Inventory Accounting 

• Ensure correct and accounting for inventory

Training and Development

• Conduct Performance appraisal and identifying specific training and skill requirements for officers directly reporting to him
• Perform any other relevant tasks assigned by Director from time to time

Others

• Other Administrative responsibilities
• Monitor department’s performance through Key Performance Measures.
• Ensure provision of adequate resources for various activities of the department
• Identify training needs of officials and arrange to provide the same.
• Carry out any other duties as requested by the CFO/ CEO of the company

Minimum Requirements

• Chartered Accountant, MBA will be an advantage, with minimum 15 years of experience in the field of Finance & Accounting and Financial Management, Banking, Cash, Treasury management etc, and at least 5 years in management position

Skills & Competencies

Technical Competencies 

• Advance Accounting and Financial Techniques

Behavioral Competencies 

• Strategic thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

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KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for proactively identifying and communicating potential process improvements and audit methodology for Egbin.
• Estimate and report on expected time of completion of work, and maintain records of work. accomplished and time expended and prepare reports to include the preparation of audit reports.
• Preparation of draft reports, reviews of the drafts with clients, preparation of the final reports incorporating client comments as appropriate and submission of the final reports for review.
• Coordinate and maintain a system of quality control to ensure compliance with applicable auditing standards.
• Plan and conduct highly complex audits.
• Examine the management operations, internal control systems and accounting records for adequacy.
• Recommend and advise the Head of Internal Audit regarding changes in business processes and accounting and management procedures.
• Determine the correct scope of audits related to business processes, the platforms and information systems supporting the business processes.
• Review and assess the effectiveness, efficiency, confidentiality, integrity, availability, compliance and reliability of information systems and the data therein.
• Utilize computer-assisted audit techniques to conduct audits.
• Prepare and follow audit programs to ensure audit objectives are met and risk areas are covered.
• Perform follow-up audits on recommendations from prior audit reports.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or any relevant course
• Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) is a must.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent understanding of the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and ability to fully comply with IIA standards.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles, methods and systems
• Ability to supervise auditors to follow sound internal control practices and to manage risks appropriately.
• Strong skills in negotiating, relationship building, problem-solving, and timely problem escalation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good knowledge of the standard techniques and methods for detecting fraud.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI)
• Proficiency in accounting software and applications
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.

Deadline: Not Stated

How to Apply: Interested candidates should use the link(s) below to apply: