The Finance Manager will supervise the Finance team, plan, and coordinate the activities of a variety of finance and accounts services that include general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, treasury management, financial reporting, budgeting etc.
The candidate will also perform complex accounting analysis and accurate reporting of the company’s financial position, liaise with banks, and liaise with regulators to ensure the Company’s compliance with regulatory remittances.
Responsibilities
Oversee the financial and management accounting function.
Oversee the treasury and accounts payables function.
Oversee the credit and receivables function.
Source for funds for company projects.
Manage very sound relationships with banks/financial institutions.
Lead and develop the finance team.
Manage a sound relationship with regulatory bodies.
Ensure sound financial reporting always.
Ensure the realization of the corporate strategy from a finance perspective.
Person Specification:
B.Sc. in Accounting or related discipline
Experience with Big 4 or top local audit firms a strong advantage
ICAN, ACA or ACCA certification is required.
Minimum of 5 years post-professional experience, at least 2 of which must be in a supervisory position in a reputable business environment
Knowledge of SAP an added advantage
Strong experience/knowledge in Financial Reporting, Tax and IFRS is required
Must have extensive experience in drafting financial statements and footnotes, preparing auditor deliverables and interfacing with auditors
Oil and Gas experience is an added advantage
Strong financial acumen and analytical skills
Experience in fundraising activities (modeling, data room preparation, financial statement analyses) is an added advantage
Experience leading financial statement and tax audits
Knowledge of SAP ERP is required
Great team player within and outside the Finance Team