Under the overall supervision of GM Finance, I have the following duties and responsibilities:

•Scrutinize and review all transactions of the Authority and recommend payments, etc. after verifying that are in compliance with the applicable laws, regulations and contract provisions.
•Analyze expenditures and revenues and give suitable suggestions and proposals in financial planning and other accounting fears.
•Resolve accounting problems by carrying out essential inquiry and setting up more well-organized auditing system.
•Verify that adequate internal controls are designed and properly implemented.
•Ensure that the Authoritys assets are safeguarded and there is no financial irregularity.
•Check that proper accounting records are maintained for all transactions made.
•Coordinate with Government and external auditors.
•Assist in preparation of annotated replies/management responses to audit observations for presentation before relevant audit committees/authorities.
•Improve internal control processes for different functions of the Authority i.e. Finance, Operations and HR & Admin.

Financial Responsibilities

•Assist in developing and updating the strategic plan.
•Develop a budget in line with the approved work plan
•Oversee the financial operations
•Manage financial control, prepare and analyze budgets, develop financial reports, and make recommendations
•Develop financial policies, procedures and systems to meet organization objectives.
•Develop financial KPIs to be monitored for decision making.
•Prepare budget variance analysis at regular intervals.
•Initiate the process of bank accounts and change of signatories.
•Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends
•Liaison with department managers on financial issues impacting departmental and organization budgets.
•Provide financial inputs for proposal development, project management, logistics, travel
•Assist operations team in carrying out appraisals of investment proposals.
•Manage contractual arrangements and payments of vendors.

Accounting Responsibilities

•Ensuring maintenance of books of accounts and record keeping in compliance with the regulatory/accounting framework.
•Review of entering financial information and maintaining all financial records
•Ensure compliance with policies and procedures for all transactions.
•Design the chart of accounts
•Oversee monthly/quarterly financial closing.
•Liaison and facilitate with Tax advisors. audits and take remedial actions when required.
•Prepare financial statements

System Management

•Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
•Meeting PEADs legal obligations
•Lead and coordinate the effective management
•Ensure that all major financial (or other) commitments are covered by a legal written agreement.
•Implement and manage software based accounting system
•Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
•Develop strong internal control mechanism
•Visit field offices to check and to verify accounts
•Assist and provide training to field and head office staff.

Funds Management

•Forecast cash flow position and ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational requirements
•Maintain banking relationships
•Monitor the expenditures to ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of the fiscal year.
•Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities.

Planning & Review Planning

supervision and review of financial audits of organizations.
Internal control reviews.
Statutory audits under local regulations.
Project management from the planning stage to audit completion. This includes planning, budgeting, managing and supervising staff and coordinating with the engagement manager and partner.
Deliver assurance service on time and to budget, and monitor variances.
Identify efficiency improvements and additional billings.
Analyzing the external and internal business environment. Assessing the business risks, ensuring adequate business risk management activities and compliance to policies and procedures.
Analyzing the financial results and ensuring that the results are in accordance with the Companys activities and events occurring during the year.
Effective management of audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters.
Advising clients on various accounting and related matters and providing them assistance in the preparation of financial statements in the light of IFRS.
Leading and management of fieldwork on clients, liaising with other departments to ensure smooth delivery of the audit process.
Coordinating, motivating and training the audit engagement team.
Responsible for effectively delegating tasks, providing guidance to staff, allocation of work, review and monitoring performance of the team on the engagement.
Review work done by juniors/subordinates for sign off by Manager/Senior Manager.
Working as a team and interacting with clients has strengthened my interpersonal skills.
Excellent time management is required in order to meet reporting timetables and tight deadlines, which I have developed during the course of my career.

Internal Audit & Controls

Evaluation and documentation of accounting and internal control system.
Preparation of report on deviation from the procedure manuals in internal audits
Review of Information Technology controls.

Accounting

Verification of Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, Cash Flow etc.
Preparing, verifying, reviewing, and consolidating financial statements.

Report preparation

Preparation of management letters highlighting control weaknesses identified during the audit.

Laws Compliance

Verification of compliance with Code of Corporate Governance.