Finance Lead Consultant Full Time NEW

Job Description
Plans and coordinates the overall financial plans, budgets, cost controls and accounting practices of the organization; analyzes and interprets financial data and makes recommendations to improve systems and financial performance.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
Monthly Board reports for the Board of Directors and the Ministry of Finance.
Annual financial statements for statutory audit and submission to the Minister of Finance.
Annual Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure (Budget).
Mid-year review the Annual Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure (Budget) for submission to the Ministry of Finance.
Income and expenditure statement and comparative data for the Board of Directors and the Ministry of Finance.
Monthly surplus and unclaimed payment of prizes to the Comptroller of Accounts.
Liaises with the Ministry of Finance, Central Bank, NLCBs Bankers, the Auditor General and the Boards Service Provider on financial and accounting matters.
Ensures that all Balance Sheet Accounts reconcile with the General Ledger and is up to date.
Ensures that the Surplus and unclaimed prizes of the Instant Money Game are submitted to the Sport and Culture Fund on a timely basis.
Ensures that staff within the Accounts Department is well trained and motivated to perform their functions.
Examines all payment instructions and documents before submission to the Chief Accountant for processing.
Authorizes the weekly sweeps from Agents bank accounts to the Boards current accounts.
Develops policies and procedures, relevant to financial matters, for the efficient functioning of the Accounts Department.
Manages and monitors the Brightstar Lottery reports and provide feedback to the Board of Directors.
Performs other related duties as required.

Key Competencies
KNOWLEDGE:

Extensive knowledge of finance and financial accounting for the Public Sector.
Knowledge of Public Administration.
Sound knowledge of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act 2015.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
Skill in the use of personal computers.
Proficient with accounting software packages.
Ability to use the internet for research purposes.
Ability to problem solve and work independently in a changing and multi-tasking environment with numerous deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal/external partners.
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Five (5) to seven (7) years accounting experience including three (3) years experience at a senior management level.
Training as evidenced by a professional designation in ACCA or equivalent qualification.
Extensive experience with Public Sector Accounting is required.