Junior Finance Officer

Job Summary:

The Junior Finance Officer supports the finance team in day-to-day financial operations, including processing payments, maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with budgeting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This role requires at least two years of relevant experience and offers the opportunity to build on core finance skills in a structured, professional environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate accuracy, initiative, and the ability to work well within a team, while maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of financial information.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Process day-to-day financial transactions such as invoices, payments, and journal entries.
2. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions in accounting systems.
3. Assist in monthly bank and ledger reconciliations.
4. Assist in preparing financial reports, budget forecasts, and variance analysis.
5. Support expenditure tracking against approved budgets and highlight discrepancies.
6. Contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports.
7. Prepare daily and weekly payment schedules in alignment with approved purchase orders (POs).
8. Compile paid vendor reports and produce detailed treasury operations reports.
9. Maintain vendor files, including mandates, to ensure proper documentation and accessibility.
10. Oversee the maintenance of the departmental payment register.
11. Post-inflows with precision and adherence to guidelines.
12. Conduct thorough bank account reconciliations and ensure timely posting updates.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, SAP) is required.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and statutory reporting requirements.

Baseline Competency Profile:

Competency Area	Expected Level	Description
Technical Accounting Skills	Intermediate	Applies accounting principles to daily financial tasks and reconciliations.
Attention to Detail	Intermediate	Maintains high levels of accuracy in data entry, analysis, and reporting.
Analytical Thinking	Intermediate	Interprets financial data and identifies errors or inconsistencies.
Integrity & Confidentiality	High	Maintains ethical standards and protects sensitive financial information.
Communication Skills	Basic to Intermediate	Communicates effectively with colleagues, vendors, and auditors.
Time Management	Intermediate	Prioritizes tasks and meets deadlines consistently.
IT & Financial Systems	Intermediate	Uses accounting software and Excel for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
Regulatory Compliance	Awareness to Intermediate	Understands key financial regulations and internal policies.
Teamwork & Collaboration	Basic to Intermediate	Works well in a team environment and supports others in achieving goals.