Standard Chartered Jobs: Finance Graduate

Standard Chartered PLC, Listed on both the London Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, ranks among the top 25 companies in the FTSE-100 by market capitalisation.

The London-headquartered Group has operated for over 150 years in some of the world’s most dynamic markets, leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. They are recruiting a Finance country Graduate

Job Description

– Processing of invoices and payments in line with approved DA limits.

– Posting of Operating costs, Fixed Assets, Purchases, Other Payables and Receivables.

– Supervise daily clearance of outstanding items.

– Review of Operating Costs and depreciation / amortisation, trends and suggest remedial action.

– Actively review and assist in planning business costs to ensure value for money and a lean cost base.

– To drive the Cost allocation for Product Processing Costs and CRES costs.

– Maintenance of key control standards.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Transaction Processing

– Ensure that the Cost Allocation methodologies are consistently applied and costs are collated accurately for each cost centre.

– Review processed invoices for accuracy and completeness.

– Handle the month end accruals and amortisations.

– Ensure all cost commitments advised are accrued for.

2. Fixed Assets Accounting

– Prepare Asset addition/disposal batches for processing by hub.

– Review additions and disposal prior to depreciation run.

3. Project WIP Accounting

– Maintain cost centre codes for each project and disburse funds according to PARs.

– Timely closure of project accounts on preparation of postings for FC’s approval.

4. Accounts Payable

– Process Staff claims and cash advance payments.

– Ensure prompt payment of approved insurance premiums, invoices, statutory fees/taxes, etc.

– Process all Foreign Exchange (including Recharges) payments.

5. Payroll Processing

– Process staff salary and payroll deductions.

6. Accounts Maintenance

– Raise and Process Journals to clear outstanding entries on all SUN Accounts.

7. Operational Risk

– Act as Responsible person for the management reporting desk.

8. Perform other duties as may be assigned by FC or the CFO.

Qualifications & Skills

– B Sc University degree(2:2 Minimum) in Accounting

– A few years experience in a medium sized organisation. Professional qualification is an added advantage.

– Knowledge of Sun Systems and general high level of computer literacy and understanding of business computing environment.

– Good communications and interpersonal skills.

– In compliance with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Act of 2004, all applicants should ensure that they have completed the mandatory NYSC programme. A discharge certificate will be required as evidence of completion of the programme. Where an exemption has been granted, a certificate of exemption will also be required.

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