Key Responsibilities A. Financial Transaction Management
Review and verify all financial documents (payment vouchers, receipt vouchers, debit / credit notes, purchase orders) before entry into the accounting system.
Check for duplicate payments and ensure correctness and completeness of all financial transactions.
Oversee primary data capture in Serenic accounting system (payments, receipts, payroll) and prepare for FC review and posting.
B. Bank and Cash Reconciliation
Ensure bank and cash balances are reconciled with system records.
Prepare and maintain reconciliation reports, reviewed and signed off by the Financial Controller and Park Manager.C. Fixed Assets and Inventory Control
Conduct annual physical verification of fixed assets to confirm location and condition.
Ensure depreciation is accurately calculated and recorded in line with APN policy.
D. Audit Preparation and Support
Assist in audit preparation by retrieving, organizing, and providing supporting documentation during audit sessions.E. Tax Compliance and Creditor Management
Monitor and ensure timely submission of statutory payments (e.g., government tax).
Maintain healthy relationships with creditors by ensuring prompt payments and regular reconciliations.F. Administrative and Logistical Support
Support the administrative team by verifying the completeness and correctness of all payment documentation.
Check calculations and supporting documents before submission for payment.
G. Vendor and Customer Account Management
Periodically review all customer and supplier accounts.
Reconcile and follow up on outstanding balances to ensure timely settlements.H. Staff Advance Monitoring
Track, reconcile, and report on staff advances.
Follow up on overdue accounts to ensure timely accountability.I. Insurance and Contract Management
Collaborate with Legal Department to ensure all contracts are current, legally sound, and aligned with organizational interests.
General
Provide leadership and guidance in all matters pertaining to finance (including taxation and other financial issues) and give advice and support to all those needing it
Provide training to staff on APN financial SOPs.
Ensure completeness of financial information before archiving.
Assist the Park management and other park staff by providing guidance on compliance with APN, IFRS and OHADA.
Work with grants management team to produce donor report and ensure donor compliance
Can do the interim of either the Finance Manager or the Funding and Reporting Manager
Contribute to implementing new systems (inventory, payroll, accounting, etc…) and improvement of SOP / Practices.