Officer, Finance Operations at KPMG

Role Summary

The role holder will provide leadership in financial & operational functions of the organisation in line with statutory regulations, ensure integrity of accounting information and provide management as well as all other stakeholders with up-to-date financial accounting information

Skills & Competency Requirements

• Good networking, communication/interpersonal skills
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of financial planning and treasury practice and regulations.
• Well-developed strategic orientation with competitive awareness.
• Excellent knowledge of operational risk management.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership/managerial skills.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Experience

• One (1) to three (3) years relevant experience in a similar role. Experience in the oil and gas industry will be an added advantage.

Educational Qualification

• ▪ A minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or Finance
• Full professional accounting qualification (ICA, ACCA or equivalent)

Key Accountabilities

• Robustly review the monthly P&L, working capital and balance sheet and advise the business accordingly
• Ensure tight cost control and management of all costs
• Coordinate and review monthly management financial reporting package, KPIs, and take appropriate action to drive improvement.
• Oversee the general ledger and related accounting practices, including payables, receivables, inventories, fixed assets, payrolls and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and assist with appropriate commentary or explanations on key variances relating to business performance
• Work with department heads/managers to manage annual budget including revenue/direct margin, EBITDA or CAPEX level.
• Drive a focus on optimizing cash flow
• Ensure return on investment through reviewing all capital expenditure plans
• Work with operational team to ensure achievement of KPIs
• Take the lead in preparing annual budgets and financial plans
• Review, monitor and advise the business of the commercial risks and costing/pricing.
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting systems and internal control by identifying and recommending
• potential operational efficiencies and improvements to accounting practices and procedures that comply with regulatory standards
• Manage statutory audits and all other stakeholders i.e., Ghana Revenue Authority etc.
• Coordinate staff management and development