Afreximbank - Senior Analyst Finance (Transaction Payments) – Abuja, Nigeria

CA Global Headhunters has been retained by the Afreximbank based in Cairo, Egypt to recruit for this position. For more information on the Afreximbank please visit their website www.afreximbank.com. Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.
 
Reference Number: CEBLR30

Responsibilities: 

• The role of the position holder will be to process payments and accounting transactions within the accounting function and support the preparation of management accounts and statutory financial statements for review and finalisation of the Senior Manager-Finance and the Chief Finance Officer.
• Processing payments
• Reconcile all accounts payable activities to ensure that payments to suppliers and creditors are made on time and in line with laid down procedures
• Assist in managing master file information (for vendors) in the accounting system by capturing, maintaining and updating master data in an accurate manner in accordance with the bank’s applicable policies and procedure
• Assist in following up to ensure proper allocation of expenses to cost centres
• Assist in preparing monthly expense analysis schedules
• Assist in reviewing the settlement of advance payments to suppliers
• Review the branches' monthly expenses and post the accounting entries related in SAP and Finacle
• Review all branch related accounting returns for accuracy and internal control purposes and producing the required reports
• Responsible for the recording of daily transactions relating to operating expenses and fixed assets and any other accounting entries that may arise
• Responsible for ensuring that only valid and correct payments requests are processed on a daily basis. Assist in checking and reviewing all financial payments and receipts by verifying the supporting documents for validity, accuracy and completeness, and proper coding
• Assist in preparing relevant files for internal and external audit purposes and fulfilling audit documentation requests
• Assist in preparing different reports as requested by management
• Assist in the financial close process
• Responsible for petty cash reconciliation and management
• Assist in providing the required reports and analysis required in monthly risk reporting for KRI’s
• Assist in identifying risk incidents where applicable, thereby alerting risk champions on a regular basis.
• Additional duties may be assigned from time to time.
  • Initiate and support the implementation of any enhancements to the SAP, Quantum Treasury Management System and/or Finacle systems, or any other accounting system that may be in use from time to time, from a financial cycle perspective, to improve the efficiency of processes, effectiveness of systems and controls and the usefulness of financial information for making informed decisions
  • Ensure a continuous improvement to financial processes through appropriate scoping, identifying required upgrades and ensuring properly managed enhancement as may be required by the needs of specific projects throughout the Bank e.g. reporting systems to fit particular Bank products
  • Work alongside the Core Banking ERP systems Consultants to ensure that accounting controls within the system are working well, that all users are trained, putting in place procedures to overcome routine problems and to ensure the ongoing integrity and unbroken flow of required data within the system
  • Assist in preparation of interim financial statements
  • Any other duties may be assigned by senior management.
• Compliance Responsibilities
  • Understand and adhere to the Bank's AML, Regulatory and Conduct Compliance policies and procedures, notably
  • Report any suspicious or non-compliant activities or matters relating to the Bank’s staff or the customers to the Compliance Department.
  • Complete the Annual Compliance Training/Assessment.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A good first degree and completion of a certified accounting qualification is a requirement. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Sound relevant experience of at least 3 years within one of the Big Four Accounting firms or in a similar role elsewhere and demonstrable knowledge of IFRS and related accounting rules is a must. Exposure to the Banking or financial services industry whilst with the accounting firm is an added advantage
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English or French. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage
• Proven experience in ERP systems, especially SAP and/or Finacle
• Willingness to travel extensively and to work long hours where required in order to achieve the Bank's objectives

Contractual information:

• Renewable 1-year contract
• Willing and able to relocate to Nigeria for the opportunity
• Suitably qualified candidates from all African & Caribbean nationalities are encouraged to apply

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Caleb Ebrahim at [email protected]

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Caleb Ebrahim

[email protected]

Recruitment Consultant

Finance, Fintech & IT

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