Account Executive

Overview - Main purpose of the job: Under the overall supervision of Deputy Commandant, the incumbent will facilitate an efficient and effective financial control, budgeting and treasury; payroll; human resources management and administration at the Centre.

What You Will Do: Main duties and responsibilities:

1. Accounting and Financial Management:
   1. Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting entries in the accounting system and posting of journals. Update general ledger accounts and subsidiary ledgers.
   2. Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts for the Secretariat and supporting reconciliations.
   3. Compile statutory annual financial statements for the Secretariat and liaise with auditors/attend to their queries. Implement appropriate internal controls around financial accounting and reporting.
   4. Extract reports of actual spend per activity and prepare variance analysis reports. Enforce appropriate measures to limit the amount of physical cash handling such as direct bank transfer payments.
2. Human Resources and Administration:
   1. Facilitate recruitment of staff and provide human resources support in line with applicable Human Resources Policies. Manage assets and provide administrative support to the Centre in line with Administration Policies.
   2. Supervise and review performance of accounting, finance, and administration personnel at the Centre and recommend training and development plans to enhance efficiency.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Competences:

• A professional accounting qualification and a member of an internationally recognized accounting body (such as CPA, CA, FCCA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS, FCPA Expert Comparable or equivalent).

Experience:

• 3-10 years of relevant experience, preferably with a public organization working on public sector financial management.
• Sound experience in preparing statutory accounts and facilitating audits (external and internal audits).
• Sound experience in budget management, human resources and administration, and procurement.
• Good knowledge, understanding, and hands-on application of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and International Standards on Auditing is a requirement.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.

Languages: English – Advanced

Employment: Full-time

Schedule: Week

Salary: £3,000 – £3,500 monthly

Benefits: Travel Hours

Starting time: Immediate start!