We are a leading company seeking to recruit a
highly ambitious candidate to fill in the following position:
Finance Manager
The Finance Manager will be
reporting to the General Manager; this position is a high-achieving individual
with a verifiable track record within management / the finance function at an
established company(ies).
Principal Accountabilities
- Responsible for
financial reporting, working capital management, revenue and cost
assurance.
- Oversee
operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design
a framework for these to be met.
- Developing and
managing relations with other stakeholders among them banks and auditors
(Internal and External)
- Ensure that
periodic financial reports are prepared and presented on time and in the
appropriate manner taking into consideration the legal requirements.
- Analyze
financial performance against key business metrics and document pertinent
financial highlights that will enable management to determine progress
against budgets.
- Provide
executive management with advice on the financial implications of business
activities
- Make Budgetary
and Financial forecasts accurately and communicate the same to the MD
and/or the Board of Directors as and when required.
- Ensure that
effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with local
regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting
- Evaluates and
advises on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new
programs/ strategies and regulatory action.
- Monitors and
analyses department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of
resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- Conduct reviews
and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Manage the
acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly
recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate
- Oversee
operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design
a framework for these to be met.
- Advising the MD
and BOD on the financial implications of business/project activities.
- Actively
managing the company cash flow on a daily basis, generate relevant
projections and weekly forecasting, and manage the capital needs and
budgeting process.
- Determining
utilization, revenue, profitability per initiative, and develop project
reports.
- Preparing of
monthly management accounts and annual statutory financial statements; and
communicating the analyses to the MD and board on a regular basis.
- Preparing terms
of reference and overseeing the consultancy in the field of the financial
advisory firms to be engaged by the company.
- Undertake any
other tasks as may be prescribed from time to time by management
Qualifications, Experience
and Knowledge
- Must be a fully
qualified ACCA/CA/CPA; ideally with a Bachelors’ degree in Commerce a
related degree. A Master’s degree will be a distinct advantage.
- An
entrepreneurial mindset with ability to think outside the box,
- Over 5 in a
similar role in the FMCG sector
- The ideal
candidate should have experience of final responsibility for the quality
and content of all financial data, reporting and audit coordination,
- A successful
track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and
problem solving skills which support and enable sound decision making, and
- Exceptional
communication and relationship building skills with an ability to
prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external
stakeholders.
Other Attributes
- Business Acumen
- Strategic
Agility
- Business
Planning skills
- Financial
analysis and insights
- Accounting
- Financial
Control
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to everestbulinda@gmail.com stating their current and expected remuneration, daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees.
This position will be open
until suitable candidates are shortlisted.