Finance Operations Officer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

General

· Conduct three-way verification of all payment requests (PO, Goods/Service Confirmation, and Invoice).

· Validate contracts related to payments for compliance with terms, scope, and pricing.

· Confirm receipt and satisfactory completion of goods or services with end users.

· Coordinate with Procurement, Suppliers, and End Users to resolve discrepancies or missing information.

· Ensure all payment requests are accurate, complete, and compliant with internal financial policies.

· Liaise with Procurement and Facility Management for controlled fixed Asset Management.

· Escalate issues or non-compliant submissions to management for resolution.

· Maintain a log of payment requests, issues identified, and resolution timelines.

· Collaborate with Accounts Payable for timely and accurate release of approved payments.

· Provide feedback to improve procurement-to-pay processes and internal controls.

· Assist in training and educating internal teams on documentation and process standards.

· Monitor compliance with financial policies and internal control frameworks.

BACKGROUND, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

· Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA) is a strong plus.

· Minimum 3–5 years of experience in finance or financial operations, Procurement, or related field.

· Proven experience in enforcing financial controls and conducting compliance reviews or audits.

Skills

· Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and financial reporting standards.

· Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking, and ethical judgment.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting across all organizational levels.

· Familiarity with ERP systems and financial workflow tools (e.g., Dynamics 365).

Job Type: Full-time