AVP - Finance

AVP - Finance

AVP - Finance

A leading financial institution is recruiting a highly competent, fully qualified, senior-level finance professional for the position of AVP - Finance.

Job Summary

The AVP- Finance is a dynamic and capable leader who is responsible for directing and overseeing the finance and accounting activities of the Company. The AVP-Finance is responsible for the financial reporting including monthly and quarterly financials, regulatory reporting, statutory compliance including tax returns and the management accounting of the Company. The incumbent provides accurate and timely, professional financial reports, analyses, budgets and forecasts and possesses sound knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS-17) and experience in the preparation of IFRS-compliant financial statements.

The incumbent is responsible for effective liquidity management and supports strategic planning and the achievement of strategic objectives by providing relevant insightful analyses, opinions and recommendations to Executives. The AVP-Finance must possess a sound understanding of the economic and investment environment and be acquainted with a broad range of business issues in order to make recommendations for improving the Company’s financial performance. Additionally, he/she has overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Department, which includes the management of the Finance team.

Key Job Responsibilities

1.         Financial Accounting & Report Management

2.         Regulatory Compliance and Audits

3.         Lead and coordinate annual Budget exercise

4.         Process Improvement and Optimization

5.         Responsible for the management of a team to work towards achievement of divisional performance objectives through proper and effective performance management including but not limited to training, motivating, coaching, absence management and recruitment of staff.

Education

•           ACCA Qualification or equivalent

•           Masters’ Degree in Business Administration would be an advantage

•           Customer Service and Quality Management Training

•           CII certificate or Diploma would be an advantage

Experience

•           5 - 7 years accounting experience, of which at least five years should be post qualification. 

•           At least five years supervisory experience.

•           At least 3 years Management experience responsible for Financial Analyses and Control.

•           Experience with the application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

•           Strong knowledge of accounting software, data analysis software and Microsoft Office Suite of applications

•           Sound knowledge with the Regulatory Guidelines governing the General Insurance Industry.