Finance Officer

The Finance Officer is required to perform VMWM/VMIL accounting and investments duties assigned.

Job Summary
The Finance Officer is required to perform VMWM/VMIL accounting and investments duties assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.

PREFERRED EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Professional qualification in accounting to at least ACCA Level 3 or equivalent

CERTIFICATION

• At least ACCA Level 3 or equivalent

MINUMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Three (3) years accounting experience in accounts and investments, preferably at a financial institution

Functional/ Technical Skills

• Knowledge of Healthy digital behaviours
• Utilise digital tools to work productively and efficiently.
• Utilise a digital approach to problem solving
• Knowledge International Financial Reporting Standards (FRS).
• Knowledge of the VM Group’s operational procedures (BOJ, FSC & JDIC)
• Knowledge of POCA
• Proficiency in the use of PC application software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite applications, e.g. Excel, Word, etc.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare Trial Balance and draft financial statements of assigned VM entity
• To reconcile the General Ledger to the various subledgers for the assigned VM Group entity.
• Assess adequacy of loan loss provisions and adjust as appropriate.
• Perform other reconciliations and checks to ensure the integrity of the General Ledgers for the various VM Group entities.
• Ensure that information to which you have access is handled in accordance with the Society’s Information Security (IS) policy.
• Assist with schedules related to the preparation of the monthly financial statements.
• Prepare audit schedules.
• Analyse the Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet accounts against budget
• Other assigned duties.