Financial Officer

Job Description

Performs some or all of the accounting duties listed below, as assigned, that may involve review, analysis, posting, preparing journal entry, reconciling, and reporting of financial transactions, ensuring compliance with procedures and regulations, efficiency, and effective customer services.* Ensures timeliness, accuracy, and quality completion of duties in compliance with university, federal, and banking procedures and regulations: * Posting financial transactions supported with correct documentation and approvals to the computer system within compliance with appropriate authority * Reviewing system-created journal entries and making necessary corrections * Verifying documents used to issue payments, receivables, and employee salaries, benefits, and allowances are accurate and according to university agreements (i.e., purchase orders, service agreements, employment contracts, etc.) * Reviewing bank statements and/or performing bank account reconciliations and follow-up on reconciling items * Performing general ledger reconciliation, vendor payment, and/or account analysis * Assists university employees, other university departments, vendors/suppliers, external agencies, and other organizations inquiries regarding university financial transactions * Record, follow up and review bank guarantees * Prepare documents and correspondence for internal departments as well as external clients * Review the work of other accountants * Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Minimum Qualification

• Proficiency in English, computer and accounting * Knowledge of university financial policies and procedures * Negotiation skills. * Microsoft Office Suite* Baccalaureate Degree / Higher Diploma in Accounting * 1 - 3 years relevant experience