The incumbent will
be primarily responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining an
organization's financial systems, Sage software, and data workflows to ensure
accurate reporting and maximum operational efficiency.
Duties
System Maintenance &
Administration: Manage and configure core
financial systems, user access, workflows, and sub-ledger controls.
System Upgrades &
Implementation: Lead or assist in the
deployment of new accounting software and ERP upgrades.
Process Optimization: Identify bottlenecks in financial operations and
develop automated technical solutions to streamline them.
Data Integrity: Monitor and maintain Chart of Accounts and
ensure coding structures comply with accounting standards.
Reporting & Analytics: Generate custom reports, automate financial
dashboards, and facilitate data warehousing.
Training & Support: Act as the primary liaison between IT and
Finance, providing user training and ongoing system troubleshooting.
Compliance &
Security: Ensure system
controls meet internal audit standards, regulatory requirements, and data
protection policies
Qualifications And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information
Technology, or a related field.
Professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA,
ACCA, CIMA) is an added advantage
ICT certification is also an
added advantage
A minimum of 3 years experience in a accounting or ICT environment
Skills
Demonstrable experience in managing or implementing accounting software packages preferably SAGE