Job Title: Finance Officer

Reports to:  Finance Manager

Job Summary:

Our client is in the real estate business seeking for a Finance Officer and will therefore be responsible for planning and directing the accounting activities within the Finance unit by performing or delegating the responsibilities listed below.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement financial policies and procedures as per IFRS and Company accounting requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of all property transactions and submit on timely basis (i.e., rent & utility collections, delinquency reports, move-in/move-outs, etc.).
• Provide constant vendor/contractor communications concerning scheduling, billing and manage vendor relations.
• Ensure that invoices and receipts are submitted to the Finance office for payment or for accountability and that supplier payments are paid in adherence to signed contracts.
• Handle petty cash and all funds as and when required to.
• Ensure that all financial transactions of the company are recorded and  updated in the relevant software on a timely basis
• Ensure that all rent and utility bills due are  collected in a timely manner
• Ensure proper stock management through daily record updates and periodical stock taking
• Ensure all Rent and Utility Reconciliations are up-to-date
• Ensure timely recovery and compliance with debt limits for the trade debtors
• Ensure taxes and other statutory dues are accurately calculated  and remitted in time
• Advise Management on any relevant financial and tax issues to be addressed
• Prepare financial reports as and when requested to
• Maintain the fixed asset register
• Train and supervise all Finance staff to be able to achieve the company's operational goals
• Make rental and utility reviews and ensure properties are rented to full capacity physically and in monetary value
• Deputize the emergency team leader to ensure proper response handling in the properties. eg fires, riots, floods, etc.
• Physically inspect properties regularly
• Verify vacant spaces and report weekly

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• First degree in any field with a major in Accounting. ACCA or CPA will be of added advantage
• At least three years of accounting experience in a busy environment.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Computer skills with knowledge of any accounting package
• Must be able to demonstrate sound work ethics
• Must be honest, trustworthy and respectful