GA FINANCE MANAGER

Job Summary:Overseeing all day to day activities of the finance team and ensuring the company’s finance function is organized, efficient and produces timely & accurate financial and management accounts.Effective management of financial systems & internal controls Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and proceduresEnsure that appropriate financial systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained throughoutEnsure adequate controls and processes that are to a standard which is endorsed by internal and external audit Make recommendations to encourage the continuous improvement of financial performance and implementing relevant policies within the businessConduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunitiesEnsure financial risk management & control that will maintain financial health of the organizationDeveloping external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organizationTransactions Ensure that accounts payable, including employee claim reimbursements are paid in a timely & accurate mannerEnsure that accounts receivable are collected promptlyProcess payroll payments & statutory payments in a timely and accurate mannerEnsure that periodic bank & payment reconciliations are completedMaintain an orderly accounting filing systemMaintain a system of controls over accounting transactionsMaintain the chart of accountsAccurate & timely preparation of financial management reportsAccurate and timely preparation of group financial management accounts.Ensure compliance with local government on financial reporting requirements and tax compliance. Provide financial analysis as required for contract negotiations, capital investments, pricing decisions, potential disposals and acquisitionsInterprete financial information to management teamLiase with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintainedDevelop trends and projections for the company’s finances.Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operationsEffective management and control of cash-flows, working capital and budgets Management and control of cash-flows, working capital and budgets.Responsible for facilitating and ensuring budgetary control through calculating variances from the budget and report significant issues to managementTimely and accurate preparation of financial statements, reports, cash-flows, budgets & forecasts and maintenance of the same.Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, business results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.Effective people management Management of the finance team.Take full responsibility for performance of all direct reports, motivating and managing them in relation to quality standards and agreed benchmarks and objectives, focusing on all aspects of sound people management:DevelopmentPerformance ManagementCareer path planningOn-the-job training, coaching & mentoringContinually inspire, motivate and develop finance Intern(s) to understand what is expected of them.Effective teamwork and self-managementProactively develop own skills and knowledge of relevant best practice and ensure appropriate skills and knowledge transferActively and consistently maintain high standards of professionalism in all aspects of personal presentation and deliveryFollow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained including meeting all deadlines.Ensure data integrity of all reports to client and managementDemonstrate consistent application of internal proceduresPlan and prioritise, demonstrating abilities to manage competing demandsDemonstrate abilities to anticipate and manage changeDemonstrate flexibility in balancing achievement of own objectives with abilities to understand and respond to organisational needsPerforming any other duties as may be assigned from time to timeMinimum Qualifications: BS/MA degree in Finance, Accounting or EconomicsProfessional qualification such as CPA or similarMinimum Experience: 4-5 years Financial Management experience in retail/FMCGKnowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong interpersonal, Communication & presentation SkillsSolid understanding of financial statistics & accounts principleWorking knowledge of local statutory legislation and regulationsMust include knowledge of Excel and skills in finance or accounting SystemsExcellent organization SkillsLeadership & Mentorship SkillsProblem Solving AbilityGeneral Business Skills#JO