Ensure the maintenance of an updated and well-kept accounting books and records
Handle and ensure branch’s daily financial transaction (payments, collections, cash withdrawal & deposition in banks, saving withdrawals, cash count etc.) are in line with financial policy and procedure of the institution.
Ensures timely and accurate weekly & monthly bank reconciliation for all accounts of the branch and take prompt action on reconciling items
Ensures observance of policies in the preparation of payments, deposits, petty cash and vouchers
Signs and counter signs on all financial documents and statements with the Branch manager
Ensure proper recording, depreciation and registration of fixed assets
Ensure proper handing over and proper custody of financial documents
Prepare and assist for both internal and external audits
Provides assistance in any audit or examination to be conducted by the external or internal auditor, government regulatory agencies as well as other parties duly authorized by the Board of Directors or the CEO to conduct such activity;
Facilitate availing of all necessary documentation for branch audit task and ensure that proper minutes is kept, signed and properly filed up on audit exit conference.
Maintain sufficient control systems
Play internal control role of the branch office, i.e ensure that all financially and operational activities of the branch is in alignment policies and procedures of the institution and regulatory requirement
Keeps a systematic monitoring of all of the MFI’s property and equipment, monitor its movement and review its condition as compared to its book value;
Ensure that budget and budgetary control is done in accordance with policy and procedure of the institution
Reporting
Ensure system generated tasks such EOM running, backups, off-line files, scanned copies of loan documents are properly handled & timely reported
Promptly produces regular financial and other reports per policy and procedure of the institution;
Produce for review monthly income, balance sheet and cash flow statement of the head office
Promptly reporting consolidated audit implementation status report per policy gridline of the MFI
Ensure that monthly client verification is done, signed and orderly documented
Supervisory role
Assist tellers on the day to day activities of branch treasury management
Qualification and Technical Skill Required
Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Accounting is required
Chartered accountant is an added advantage.
2 years of experience for bachelor degree or 4 years’ experience for diploma in related positions.
Determined personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to motivate and manage a team
Capability and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of integrity
Ready to comply and live up to and in accordance with the organization Ideals and Core Values
Be proficient in Microsoft office, Sun systems and excellent use of Excel spreadsheets
Highly developed sense of reliability and accuracy
Be a good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach
Very good communication skills
Terms of Employment: Permanent