ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE MANAGER

The Role Manage the daily operations of the finance and accounting departments, local and regionally, to ensure the provision of accurate and timely financial reports.

Some critical responsibilities include:

            Full Financial Planning and Analysis function, including annual budgeting process.

• Liaise with Chief and regional Accountants for weekly financial reports to review, adjust and compile for reporting purposes.
• Supervise local accounting team responsible for treasury, payables and payroll.
• Liaise with auditors and assist with the annual audit exercise. Ensure documentations are prepared and accessible.
• Review and ensure filing of corporate and statutory tax submissions – monthly, quarterly and annually.
• Monitor payables for adherence to payables guidelines ensuring that approved invoices are processed.
• Monitor online payments ensuring accuracy of vendors data – banking details, invoices etc. are updated on the system.
• Participate in financial negotiations with lenders and monetary treasury portfolios.
• Generate management reports, including cashflow and financial forecasts.
• Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements.
• Provide analytical support through insightful analyses of cost/revenue streams and trends.
• Fixed Asset Register and safeguarding of company assets.
• Continuously review internal and operational control systems for improvements.
• Provide financial data to departments to assist with budgeting and actual spending.
• Continuously assess accounting processes to ensure effectiveness.

  Preferred Profile

• Chartered Accountant (ACCA)/master’s in accounting.
• Sound business acumen, technology savvy, with at least 5 years working at a senior level in accounting and finance.
• Sound finance and accounting knowledge with an appreciation for the synergy between operations, production, and commercial operations.
• Strong inventory, cost accounting and analytical experience.
• The successful candidate must be highly confidential, trustworthy, dependable, and smart.
• Someone with effective leadership skills with the ability to adapt quickly is ideal.
• Regular travelling and working for extended period are conditions for this job.