Job
Title: Finance Manager
Role Objective
Role Objective
Our
Client is an ICT firm specializing in; Audio Visual, Multiuser computing,
Unified Communication, Plantronics headsets, Network Solutions and Security
Solutions seeks to recruit a finance manager to help in the day to day
operations of the Finance Department and will assist with the financial,
resource and business management of the company in accordance with company
policies, legislative requirements and within budgetary constraints.
Duties and Responsibilities
1.
Finance management
- Maintain
day-to-day financial control of the service within budget.
- Ensure that
appropriate financial regulations and controls are in place and in use at
all times.
- Ensure that all
finances are properly administered and monitored, including credit
control.
- Advice on the
proper allocation of resources.
- Take charge of
preparation of management accounts
- Prepare and
review detailed budgets for approval by management.
- Make regular
reports to the management on income, expenditure and any variations from
budgets.
- Ensure that all
daily and weekly reporting obligations are met.
- Direct the
organization’s financial goals, objectives, and budgets.
- Oversee the
investment of funds and manage associated risks.
- Responsible for
overseeing cash management activities; execute capital-raising strategies
to support the firm’s expansion.
- Responsible for
developing and managing the Accounts, Stores and Purchasing Departments
under the Finance Department.
- Monitor and
ensure the collections of present and past-due accounts.
- Monitor and
control the flow of cash receipts and disbursements to meet the business
and investment needs of the firm.
2.
Planning and development
- Responsible for
overall management and delivery of the business plan.
- Responsible for
business planning for the Accounts, Stores and Purchasing Departments in
line with the company’s vision and Mission.
- In conjunction
with the management, draft, monitor and assess the business and
development plan.
- Assess options
for coordinating the activities, procedures and systems so as to promote
common policies and practices.
- Oversee programs
to minimize risks and losses that might arise from financial transactions
and business operations undertaken by the institution.
3.
Staff management
- Responsible for
increase in efficiency in the Accounts, Stores and Purchasing Departments
- Ensure,
delegating as appropriate, that each the three departments are adequately
managed, staffed and resourced.
4.
Training and development
- Identify and
advice the Human Resources Manager on the plans for company’s financial
training and development needs.
Key
attributes
- Ability to
communicate effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone with
individuals and with a wide variety of organizations and audiences and to
research, analyze and interpret complex information and produce clear
verbal and written reports.
- Ability to work
on own initiative, prioritize work, handle pressure and take day-to-day
decisions on the running of the organization.
- Ability to lead
and to contribute to the team.
- Understanding of
equalities and diversity best practice and legislative requirements in
relation to service delivery and business development
Skills
Set Needed
- Polished in the
application of Quick books
- Competent
financial modelling skills in Excel.
- Strong
analytical skills.
- Experience in
the negotiation, interpretation & management of loan agreements and
various contracts.
- Competent
accounting and control skills related to project entities
- Proven
administrative, leadership and management ability in the areas of
strategic planning and organizational development.
- Ability to
develop, monitor and maintain management information systems and
procedures.
- Experience of
financial responsibility for a budget.
- Be aware of
special tax laws and regulations that affect their industry.
- Extensive, specialized
knowledge to reduce risks and maximize profit
- Be abreast of
the latest computer technology in order to increase the efficiency of
their firm’s financial operations.
Desirable
- Bachelor's
Degree in Commerce, Business Administration or equivalent.
- 2 years
experience.
- CPA K graduate
Disclaimer: Candidates who do not
meet the minimum requirements stated above need not apply.
ONLY candidates fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email their application together with a detailed and updated CV, indicating your availability, expected and current salary via email to: philip@dafinaconsultants.com
ONLY candidates fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email their application together with a detailed and updated CV, indicating your availability, expected and current salary via email to: philip@dafinaconsultants.com
On
the Subject line clearly indicate “FINANCE MANAGER”.
Deadline
for application is 22nd March 2013.
