Axis Human Capital Group Recruitment Development Accra: Jobs for Finance Officer
About the Job
A Human Resource company is seeking to hire a Finance officer to assist in the proper administration and management of the company’s finances and day-to-day operations, with a focus on reducing the cost of doing business and increasing profit margins. The key focus of this role will be administration and finance, and will grow into a core finance role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance & HR
- Process the Axis payroll and submit financial documents or vendor payments as needed (VAT, SSNIT, IRS, advertising payments etc.)
- Prepare invoices and manage revenue collection from clients
- Pick up cheques from clients and submit payments
- Generate monthly Financial Reports to show Axis’s cash flow status
- Assist the CEO in identifying financial trends, forecasting and budgeting
- Manage the procurement process and Petty Cash
- Ensure that all accounts receivable and payable issues are resolved on time (prepare invoices and manage revenue collection from clients)
- Proactively identify tools, procedures and other measures that will reduce cost, increase effectiveness and grow Axis
Administration
- Follow up on new inquiries and forward necessary documents and information to new clients (both jobseekers and employers).
- Procure items needed and ensure adequate levels of supplies are maintained
- Help to gather data (generation of internal and external metrics) and produce reports using data to provide a full picture of Axis operations, SWOT and other information that can be used in strategic and business planning
- Assist managers in conducting research and gathering information for both in-house and client projects
- Assist in the recruitment and selection process as and when needed
COMPETENCIES
- Ability to multi-task and play multiple roles
- Strong reporting skills
- A strong work ethic and excellent time management skills
- Loyalty and ability to keep information in confidence is crucial
- A proactive and initiative-taking attitude and approach to business
- Strategic and analytical business thinking – an entrepreneurial mindset
- An understanding of payroll processing requirements in Ghana is key
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- An understanding of the start-up corporate context(its challenges and benefits), and a willingness to grow with the company
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in business administration. A concentration in Accounting & Finance is preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of, and experience in the use of financial management software (Excel, Quickbooks)
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office applications and in Internet research
- Knowledge of, and experience in usage of any HRIS is a plus
- A valid driver’s license
