Vacancy: Finance Manager
Main purpose of the job: The overall responsibility of the Finance Manager is to ensure that the key responsibilities associated with this role are performed in an accurate and timely manner and to manage the finance department for the MB East Africa.
Main purpose of the job: The overall responsibility of the Finance Manager is to ensure that the key responsibilities associated with this role are performed in an accurate and timely manner and to manage the finance department for the MB East Africa.
- Preparation, review, analysis and ownership of
Profit and Loss accounts for MBEA including variance analysis and expense
smoothing on a monthly basis.
- Completion of Balance Sheets and ensure that
general ledger reconciliations are performed for MBEA on a monthly basis
and ensuring follow up action for correction of errors.
- Monitoring working capital levels for MBEA.
- Supervising the Finance staff in completion of
their duties.
- Monitoring and administering banking systems
for MBEA.
- Management of fixed asset register for MBEA
- Ensuring that debts are collected in timely
manner and provide explanations for any debt above 90days.
- Working with the regional Finance team from
South Africa , Singapore and Sydney with:
- Quarterly re forecasts (P&L, Capex, Client
Revenue etc)
- Monthly and end of year accounts
- Budgets preparation and review of variances as
compared to actuals.
- Monitoring cash-flow and cash holdings for
MBEA.
- Transferring funds as required.
- Be the principal custodian of SOX controls and
this will entail implementation of WPP policies and procedures at local
level.
- Coordinate and ensure annual internal and
external audits are done and completed as scheduled.
- Regular review of revenue levels based on
percentage of completion of each job. This requires having mid month
meetings with the various team leaders.
- Regular updates to the Managing Director and
Client Service Director on company financial performance in terms of
sales, revenue and Jobs and overall company profitability.
- Regular updates to Scangroup CFO on company
financial performance and appraise him on general operational issues.
- Payroll preparation, sign-off and ensuring
that staff salaries are paid on time.
- Other ad-hoc tasks as required.
Key performance measures
- Meet all set deadlines
- Ensure none of Millward Brown’s accounts are
in arrears
- Green SOX audit
- Timely annual external audit
- Communication on Company performance
- Training and developing junior finance staff
Key dimensions of the job
- Ensure that attention to detail and accuracy
is made when handling payments with debtors to ensure that no debt crosses
90-day mark.
- Ensure that you are well versed with the Tax
Laws for Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
- Good knowledge and understanding of IFRS
- Ensure that you have a good working
relationship with other Millward Brown staff
Important relationships
Internal
- Build relationships and provide a level of
customer service to all internal staff at Millward Brown in East Africa
and South Africa
- Build strong relationships with Millward Brown
global
External
- Millward Brown Customers
- Millward Brown Suppliers
- Scangroup
Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience
- 4 – 5 years experience in a similar position
in a medium to large commercial organisation.
- A degree in commerce or business specialising
in accounting and qualified CPA or ACCA
- High level communication and problem solving
skills.
- Experience in the supervision of staff.
- Advanced Excel skills.
Personal/Behavioural Competencies
- Self Motivated
- Good Communication Skills.
- Attention to Detail
- Financial Acumen.
- Analytical skills
- Team Player
- Executive Maturity
- Planning / Organising
- Ability to work under pressure
- Service focused with suppliers and internal
clients
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
Organisation Chart: Reports to the MBEA Managing Director with dotted
line reporting into the Finance Director, AME
If you believe you meet the requirements for this position please forward your CV and a motivation letter to jobs.kenya@millwardbrown.com
If you believe you meet the requirements for this position please forward your CV and a motivation letter to jobs.kenya@millwardbrown.com