Our
client, a digital agency offering flexible ICT web solutions in web design, web
based Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) systems and reporting tools, mobile
web applications, domain registration, web hosting, social media and internet
marketing and other web design services, is looking to fill the following
position:
Finance
& Administration Manager
Reporting
to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for
planning and oversight of all company financial operations.
She/
he will assist in setting company priorities, strategic planning and
operational responsibilities and supervise the administrative assistant and
consultants and serve as a primary interface with the Board of Directors on
financial and company administrative matters.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage
all aspects of the Finance function including General Ledger, Fixed Assets,
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Petty Cash, Bank Reconciliations
etc
- Oversee
and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the
directors; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor
progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the
organization’s financial status
- Implement
a robust contracts and financial management/ reporting system; ensure that
the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered
- Update
and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices
- Oversee
status of company investments; work with Investment Committee and make
recommendations to management
- Oversee
administrative functions as well as facilities to ensure efficient and
consistent operations as the organization scales.
- Manage
payroll and staff benefits including leave management and insurance covers
(enrollments, terminations, renewal of policies)
- Oversee
office administrative functions. Ensure efficient provision of office
services and the working environment.
- Maintain
good working relationships with vendors, banks, insurance brokers,
investment brokers and external auditor
Required Qualifications, Skills and
Attributes:
- Degree
in Accounting , ideally with an MBA or related degree
- CPA
(K)
- At
least 7-10 years of overall professional experience; ideally 6+ years of
broad financial and operations management experience
- Ability
to translate financial concepts to effectively collaborate with colleagues
who do not necessarily have a finance background
- Commitment
to training programs that maximize individual and organization goals
across the organization including best practices in human resources
activities
- Excellent
communication and relationship building skills with an ability to
prioritize and negotiate
- Expert
in QuickBooks.
- Proficient
in Microsoft Excel, Word and other software applications.
- Strong
administrative and organizational skills
- Must
have the ability to think and take decisions
- Must
be a team player and should be self motivated
- Should
possess excellent negotiation skills.
- Should
possess strong presentation skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their application and MUST indicate current/last salary and expected salary with a copy of their CV info@echelonhc.com before 2nd April 2015.
Interested candidates should send their application and MUST indicate current/last salary and expected salary with a copy of their CV info@echelonhc.com before 2nd April 2015.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.