Job Description
The finance officer plays a pivotal role in maintaining the financial health of any organisation. Their key responsibility is to accurately reconcile high-volume bank transactions and general ledger entries within agreed timeframes, ensuring all records are up-to-date and precise.
Additionally, the finance officer will investigate and resolve any discrepancies in daily cash receipts and credit card settlements by engaging thoughtfully with operational managers and banking partners.
The successful candidate will present clear and concise weekly updates to the Manager Finance regarding the current position of all bank accounts, supporting informed decision-making across the team.
Furthermore, the finance officer will conduct daily investigations into bank and other key ledger reconciliations, providing transparency and clarity around processed transactions for all stakeholders.
They will complete monthly and quarterly reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts, maintaining meticulous records that support robust financial reporting.
The finance officer will also ensure all accounting processes related to month-end and year-end close are completed accurately and within required deadlines, contributing to the overall reliability of financial statements.
Collaboration with colleagues across departments is essential, as they will address finance-related queries promptly, fostering an atmosphere of teamwork and shared responsibility.
Maintaining strict confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information is also crucial, demonstrating integrity in every aspect of their work.
Last but not least, the finance officer will assist with ad hoc finance projects as required, showing flexibility and willingness to contribute wherever needed.